Travels & Tours Business Development Officer at Chevron

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Business Development Officer for our travels and commercial business.
• As the Business Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in driving growth and profitability by identifying new business opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, meeting sales targets and expanding our client base in line with the overall strategic plan of the company.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve sales targets.
• Identify and execute new business opportunities through documented market research.
• Build and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, ensure their ongoing satisfaction, and pursuing new client partnerships.
• Book travels and tours, carry out successful Visa and applications, book hotels and complete travel insurance.
• Effectively deliver results in an E-Commerce environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective marketing campaigns that will effectively showcase our services.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including travel agencies, corporate clients, hotels, airlines, and local tour operators.
• Provide weekly sales updates on activities and opportunities
• Achieve monthly allocated sales target

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business Administration or any relevant field. Candidates with personal travel experiences will be preferred.
• IATA International Travel & Tourism + EBT Training Program or any other certification in travel and tourism
• 3 - 10 years work experience in Travels & Tourism and related businesses.
• Proven years of working experience as a corporate business development officer with a strong network of corporate bodies and organizations.
• Excellent knowledge of traveling software (computer reservations systems, GDS systems and e-travel).
• Excellent knowledge in visa processing, ticketing and hotel reservations
• Proficiency in verbal and written English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
• Exemplary sales skills and customer-oriented approach.
• Well-versed in various areas of travel (domestic/international, business/holidays, group/individual etc).
• Ability to present, persuade and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.