Private Travel & Business Development Manager

Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager
We are representing a prestigious travel company renowned for crafting ultra-luxury journeys for discerning private clients. With a reputation for excellence and bespoke service, they continue to grow and innovate in the elite travel space. As part of this expansion, they are seeking a senior-level professional to lead client acquisition and business development while curating exceptional travel experiences for UHNW individuals. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of luxury travel in a world-class environment, with a basic salary of £70k+ depending on experience, plus a lucrative bonus structure.

Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager - Role & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the strategic lead for ultra-luxury travel consulting, overseeing high-value client relationships and bespoke itinerary design
• Drive business growth by identifying, acquiring, and nurturing relationships with HNW and UHNW individuals
• Lead consultative sales efforts, converting complex enquiries into high-margin bookings
• Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies to engage elite travel audiences
• Represent the brand at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to expand market presence
• Collaborate with leadership on revenue goals, client segmentation, and service innovation
• Maintain deep knowledge of global luxury travel trends, destinations, and partnerships to deliver cutting-edge experiences
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development and service excellence

Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager - Skills & Experience Required:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in ultra-luxury travel, with a focus on high-touch service
• Proven success in developing new business pipelines and converting UHNW leads into loyal clients
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, pricing strategy, and revenue optimisation
• Expertise in luxury marketing, including campaign design and implementation
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills across both client and supplier networks
• Deep familiarity with elite destinations, luxury hotel brands, and exclusive affiliations
• Highly proactive, organised, and capable of leading cross-functional initiatives
• Comfortable working independently and influencing at senior levels

Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager – Additional Information:

• Basic salary of £70k+ depending on experience, plus a lucrative bonus structure
• Office based in central London
• Opportunities for international travel, including FAM trips and luxury networking events
• Career progression into senior leadership within a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
• Work alongside a team of diverse, highly skilled industry professionals

If you are a seasoned luxury travel expert with a proven track record in business development and a passion for delivering exceptional, bespoke experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply for the position of Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager online or email your CV to lisa@candm.co.uk.