Junior Business Development Manager

**ROLE PURPOSE**:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Business Development Manager to support the growth and expansion of our travel education programs. This role is pivotal in identifying new business opportunities, nurturing relationships with schools, universities, and educational institutions, and supporting the strategic partnerships that enable our experiential learning trips to thrive. You will play a key role in driving engagement, building sales pipelines, and ensuring smooth coordination across departments to deliver outstanding educational travel experiences.

**ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Research and identify new leads across schools, colleges, universities, and education networks that align with our travel programs.
- Act as a liaison between prospective clients and internal teams, fostering long-term relationships with educators, administrators, and travel partners.
- Assist the business development and sales teams in preparing proposals, presentations, and client-specific itineraries or brochures.
- Maintain and update customer relationship management (CRM) tools to track outreach efforts, communications, and conversion metrics.
- Support the planning and execution of trade shows, webinars, school visits, and promotional events aimed at educators and academic institutions.
- Analyse market trends, competitor offerings, and education industry shifts to provide insights that inform sales strategies and product development.
- Draft proposals, assist with contract preparation, and ensure timely follow-up with leads and partners.
- Work closely with marketing, operations, and program teams to align outreach efforts with product delivery and client expectations.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**:
**Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, Tourism, or related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in business development, sales coordination, or client relations, preferably in the travel, education, or non-profit sector.
- Familiarity with education policy or academic calendars (desirable).
- Experience working with educational institutions or in international education/travel

**Skills**
- Fluent in English and French language and any additional language is a plus.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
- Passion for global education, youth development, or experiential learning programs.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings or industry events.
- Ability to find and present solutions to achieve customer satisfaction
- Ability to demonstrate international and cultural sensitivities
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned._

Pay: From 30,000.00€ per year

Application Question(s):

- What is your level of proficiency in French?
- What is your level of proficiency in English?
- Are you comfortable working in a fully on-site position?
- Are you comfortable with a salary starting from €30,000 per annum? What is your expectation?
- Do you have previous experience in business development, sales coordination, or client relations within the travel, education, or non-profit sector?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Application Deadline: 08/08/2025