Business Development Associate

Position Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Central Reservation Executive / Travel Consultant to join our team. This role is vital in driving bookings and creating exceptional guest experiences by promoting our listed resorts to potential clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the travel industry, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, travel agents, and industry partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote & Sell Resorts:

• Actively promote and sell our resorts to potential clients across various channels.
• Present the features, benefits, and unique offerings of our properties to drive bookings.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with travel agents, tour operators, and other key stakeholders in the tourism industry.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for inquiries and assist in facilitating seamless bookings.

Centralized Reservation Management:

• Coordinate reservations, handle inquiries, process bookings, and manage guest relations efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of all reservation details and booking status.

Market Trend Analysis:

• Analyze current market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve resort occupancy and revenue.

Sales Targets & Follow-ups:

• Meet and exceed sales targets by ensuring timely and professional communication with clients.
• Follow up with potential and existing clients to close bookings and secure new leads.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in sales, reservations, or marketing in the hospitality or travel industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the travel & tourism market is a plus.
• Proficiency in reservation software and basic computer applications.
• A personal laptop is required for work.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fluent in English (proficiency in additional languages is a bonus).

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment within the hospitality industry.
• Be part of a growing Startup with opportunities for career growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work closely with industry professionals and expand your network.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kalpetta, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Business development: 1 year (Preferred)
• total work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Travel planning: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Hindi (Required)

Work Location: In person