Are you a high-performing Corporate Travel sales professional who thrives on winning new business, building relationships, and closing deals?

Are you ready to step into a true hunter role where you have the autonomy to own your sales strategy, build your pipeline, and make a direct impact on business growth?

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Travel Business Development Manager to join a growing travel organisation and focus on identifying, developing, and securing new corporate clients across New Zealand.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys prospecting, building strong commercial relationships, and taking ownership of the full sales cycle.

The Opportunity

As the Corporate Travel Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business growth across the New Zealand market. You will identify opportunities, develop tailored solutions, and convert prospects into long-term clients.

This is a role suited to someone who is commercially driven, enjoys autonomy, and is motivated by achieving results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify and target mid-market organisations across New Zealand
• Build, manage, and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
• Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals, and relationship building
• Own the complete sales cycle from initial contact through to contract negotiation and close
• Develop tailored proposals and deliver compelling client presentations
• Manage RFPs and tender submissions where required
• Negotiate commercial terms and secure new client partnerships
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful onboarding of new clients
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline reporting

About You

You are an ambitious and results-focused sales professional with a proven ability to win new business.

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous Corporate Travel Business Development Manager experience is essential
• A strong track record in new business sales and achieving targets
• Experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close
• Confidence engaging with senior decision-makers and corporate clients
• Strong commercial acumen and a consultative sales approach
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• A proactive and resilient mindset with the ability to work autonomously
• Experience within corporate travel, travel technology, or service-based industries will be highly regarded

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary package of $100,000-$120,000 + uncapped commission (based on experience)
• Opportunity to join a growing, high-performance travel business
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Autonomy to own your territory, pipeline, and sales strategy
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with innovative, technology-driven travel solutions

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, contact Bree on +612 9119 8744 or email bree@traveltraderecruitment.com.au, or click Apply Now to be considered.

Please note: Applicants must have unrestricted New Zealand working rights. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.