Assistant Manager - Business Development

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing, Service Marketing, Public Relations, International Business, International Relations, Hospitality Management, Business Studies, English
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing, Service Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, International Business, Business Studies, Hospitality Management, English

Candidates should possess one of the following qualifications:

Bachelor`s degree in:

• Business Administration (BBA)

• Marketing

• Management

• Tourism & Hospitality Management

• Travel & Tourism Management

• International Business

• Economics

• MBA in Marketing, Business Administration, International Business, or a related discipline will be considered a strong advantage.

• Professional certifications in Sales, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Digital Marketing, or Project Management are preferred.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Event Management, Travel Agency, Manpower Recruitment, Tour Operator, Immigration/Visa Processing, Travel Startup

• Age At least 28 years

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, corporate marketing, or partnership management.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or Assistant Manager role.
• Experience in an Online Travel Agency (OTA), Travel Agency, Airline, Hospitality, Hotel, Tourism, Corporate Travel Management Company, or E-commerce organization will be highly preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing strategic business partnerships.

Business Development Experience:

Candidates should have practical experience in:

• Corporate Sales and Business Development
• B2B and B2C Sales
• Lead Generation and Prospecting
• Client Acquisition and Retention
• Corporate Travel Solutions
• Tour Package Sales
• Air Ticketing and Hotel Booking Sales
• Visa Service Sales
• Key Account Management
• Partnership Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Tender and Proposal Preparation
• Sales Forecasting and Pipeline Management
• Revenue Growth Strategy
• Market Expansion and Territory Development

OTA & Travel Industry Experience

Experience in selling or promoting:

• Domestic and International Tour Packages
• Air Ticketing Services
• Hotel Reservations
• Visa Processing Services
• Corporate Travel Management
• MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)
• Travel Insurance
• Group Tours
• Educational Tours
• Umrah & Holiday Packages
• Destination Management Services

Marketing & Sales Skills

Candidates should have experience in:

• Market Research and Competitor Analysis
• Sales Planning and Execution
• Pricing Strategy
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Presentation and Proposal Development
• Digital Sales and Online Marketing
• Social Media Business Development
• Email Marketing Campaigns
• Customer Feedback Analysis
• Brand Promotion

Technical Skills

Candidates should have proficiency in:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Google Workspace
• CRM Software (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, or similar)
• ERP Systems (preferred)
• Google Analytics (basic knowledge)
• Digital Marketing Tools
• Video Conferencing Platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet)
• Knowledge Requirements
• Candidates should have sound knowledge of:
• OTA Business Models
• Travel Industry Trends
• Tourism Products and Services
• Airline and Hotel Partnerships
• Sales Funnel Management
• Business Negotiation
• Customer Relationship Management
• Contract Management
• Revenue and Profitability Analysis
• Market Intelligence
• Business Communication

Leadership & Soft Skills

Candidates should possess:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
• Outstanding communication in Bangla and English
• Customer-focused mindset
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Time management and organizational skills
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve sales targets
• Professional networking abilities

Preferred Industry Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Online Travel Agency (OTA)
• Travel Agency
• Tour Operator
• Airline
• Hospitality Industry
• Hotel Chain
• Corporate Travel Management Company
• Destination Management Company (DMC)
• E-commerce Company