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Inspire. Empower. Transform.
Are you an experienced travel industry professional with a passion for coaching business owners to success?
Do you want to use your expertise to shape the next generation of travel entrepreneurs?
If so, this is your opportunity to make a real difference- while joining the UK’s leading travel franchise.
We’re not just a travel business- we’re a movement. Since disrupting the industry in 2011, we’ve been crowned Home Working Agency of the Year five years in a row, and named Best Lifestyle Franchise in the World at the Global Franchise Awards.
Our mission? Empower everyday people to build thriving, independent travel businesses. Now we’re looking for experienced Business Development Managers to support and coach our growing network of franchisees.
The Role at a Glance:
Business Development Manager
UK Remote / Occasional Visits to our Bournemouth HQ
Competitive Salary (This is not a commission based role)
Plus: Pension, life insurance, discounted travel, opportunity to visit some fantastic locations and much more
Values: Do the Right Thing, Loyalty & Appreciation, Mutual Respect, Trust & Honesty, Success Driven, Enjoy the Journey
Product / Service: Award-Winning travel home-working company
Growth: Over 400% in the last 5 years. Breaking sales records every month
Your Skills:Â Sales, Travel, Team Leadership, Coaching, Sales Training / Coaching, BDM, Business Growth, Social Media Marketing.
Who We Are:
A multi-award-winning fast-growing travel company that has helped 100’s of first-time travel homeworkers start their very own travel businesses. We’re expanding rapidly and looking to grow the very best team ahead of the next peak period in travel.
Reasons to join us:
•    Home Working Agency of The Year’ 5 years in a row
•    Top-rated travel franchise in the UK
•    Top 10 franchise in the UK, beating household names
•    Top 5% franchise in the UK
•    We offer the widest choice of holidays in the UK
•    Fully independent with over £2 billion per year of buying power
•    We are expecting the next 2-3 years in travel to be the biggest ever in terms of growth
•    Featured continually in the trade press, national press
How you’ll deploy your travel expertise:
This isn’t a traditional sales or BDM role-you won’t be selling travel directly. Instead, you’ll use your broad travel industry experience and deep coaching skills to mentor, guide, and grow a portfolio of 60-80 independent Travel Consultants (TCs).
You’ll act as a trusted advisor-helping them develop not just as agents, but as confident small business owners with the mindset, skills, and strategy to succeed long-term.
The Value you’ll bring:Â
•    Coach and mentor Travel Consultants (TC) on running their own travel businesses, from operations to growth strategy
•    Deliver tailored 1:1 coaching and group sessions based on each consultant’s goals and stage of business
•    Support TCs with sales performance, lead generation, marketing and customer retention
•    Help them translate industry knowledge into commercial success and a loyal customer base
•    Be their go-to for business advice, motivation, and problem-solving
•    Build a strong sense of community, loyalty, and support among your TC group
•    Track performance metrics, identify gaps, and deliver actionable, empathetic feedback
•    Deliver virtual workshops and contribute to shaping our coaching and development programmes
•    Occasionally travel to Bournemouth HQ or take part in overseas training retreats
This is a fully remote role, based from home, with occasional visits to our Bournemouth HQ and the opportunity to join one of our overseas training retreats.
You will have the flexibility to manage your own diary, whilst ensuring attendance at daily morning meetings, one-to-ones, and regular team catch-ups.
As our Travel Consultants may need support outside standard office hours, you should be comfortable delivering webinars or coaching sessions during evenings or weekends as part of your working week.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who’s walked the walk-someone with both extensive travel industry experience and a strong track record in coaching or mentoring business owners.
You’ll need:
•    A solid background in the travel sector, ideally across multiple roles (e.g. sales, operations, agency management, or franchise support)
•    Proven track record of coaching or mentoring individuals to success
•    Proven ability to coach, mentor or train small business owners or franchisees
•    A commercial mindset with an understanding of how to scale a business
•    Confidence using data, CRM systems, and digital tools to drive performance
•    Strong working knowledge of social media and marketing strategies for lead generation
•    Excellent communication skills, both one-on-one and in group settings
•  A proactive, people-first approach to leadership
Bonus if you have:
•    ILM Level 5 or similar coaching qualification
•    Experience running your own travel business or franchise
•    Background in digital marketing or brand building
The Rewards for You:
We live and breathe our values - Do the Right Thing; Loyalty & Appreciation; Mutual Respect, Trust & Honesty; Success Driven & Enjoy the Journey - in everything we do.
Our employee benefits are just one example of how we’ve done this. Working with us, you can enjoy industry leading package which includes:
We are the UK’s number one travel company and Europe’s best franchise company.
We are one of the fastest-growing and most exciting businesses in our sector, offering opportunities for career progression.
•    Private medical
•    In-service Life Insurance
•    Dental
•    Gym access
•    Range of discounts / perks from leading brands
•    Monthly rewards
•    Discounted travel
•    Excellent holiday entitlement
•    £500 annual personal Learning & Development budget
This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something bigger. A business that’s breaking records and changing lives. If you're ready to inspire, coach and grow with us we’d love to hear from you.
Your Background / Previous Roles May Include: Travel Agency Branch Manager, Travel Business Development Manager, Travel Sales Training, Travel New Business Development, Travel & Tourism Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Facilitation, Travel Sales Coaching, Travel Sales Manager, Sales Performance.
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