Business Development Manager & Tour Consultant

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Development Manager & Tour Consultant to help kick-start and scale Uricos Tours and Safaris. In this role, you will design and sell trips to clients while building key DMC, hotel, and airline partnerships that power our corporate and family travel, working directly with the Director to shape our strategy, products, and pricing.

What You'll Do:

• Partnership Management: Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with DMCs, hotels, and airlines.
• Commercial Strategy: Secure competitive rates, group deals, and commission structures. Work with the Director to build our marketing plan, sales targets, and growth strategy.
• Client Acquisition: Win corporate clients (MICE, incentive, and business travel) as well as family and group travelers.
• Consultancy & Design: Design itineraries, quotes, and packages as a hands-on tour consultant.
• Operations: Oversee bookings, ticketing, visas, and client documents so every trip runs smoothly.
• Performance Tracking: Track results and help build our processes and brand.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Diploma or degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Business, or Marketing.
• Experience: 4+ years in travel or hospitality, including 2+ years in sales, consulting, or management. Proven experience negotiating with DMCs, hotels, and airlines.
• Technical Skills: Strong ticketing and reservations knowledge (GDS such as Amadeus or Sabre is a plus).
• Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial and self-driven in a start-up setting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid working and the chance to shape a growing company from the ground up.
• Exposure to international travel partners and destinations.