Business Development Cape Town

Our client one of South Africa's leading travel brands, is seeking an energetic and results-driven Business Development & Sales Support Executive to join our Cape Town team.
This role is ideal for an experienced sales professional who is passionate about travel, enjoys building long-term client relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
If you have a hunter mentality, excellent relationship-building skills, and enjoy promoting innovative travel products, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities within the travel industry.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Promote Thompsons Holidays' products and services.
• Conduct product presentations and facilitate training sessions both online and in person.
• Host workshops, events, conferences, and product launches.
• Provide sales support to trade partners and internal teams.
• Identify market opportunities and grow market share.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Travel locally and internationally when required.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in business development or sales within the travel industry.
• Proven experience developing customer relationships and growing sales.
• Strong negotiation and sales closing abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Creative problem-solving ability with a proactive approach.
• Strong time management and planning skills.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.

Preferred Competencies

• Customer-focused with a passion for travel.
• Commercially driven with a proven ability to generate new business.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Relationship builder with excellent networking abilities.
• Team player who collaborates effectively across departments.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Professional, confident, and resilient.