BDM - Australia Sydney and NSW North at COLLETTE TRAVEL SERVICE INC

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Prospecting, Sales Growth, Relationship Building, Presentation Skills, Commercial Mindset, Market Visibility, Account Management, Training Delivery, Opportunity Conversion, Brand Ambassadorship, Networking, Organization, Autonomy, Travel Industry Knowledge

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Business Development Manager - Sydney and NSW (North) Ready to lead premium guided travel in the Australian Travel Market? With a significant opportunity ahead in the Australian market, Collette is looking for a Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in our growth across the Sydney and Northern NSW Territory to build partnerships, grow awareness and lead premium guided travel growth. Collette is a premium small‑group touring specialist, singularly focused on guided travel — it’s all we do, and we do it exceptionally well. Reporting to the Director of Field Sales, Australia, this is a field‑based, new business focused role for someone who excels at prospecting, opening doors and converting opportunity into long‑term commercial value. You’ll act as a trusted partner to the travel agent community and a brand ambassador for Collette’s premium guided travel portfolio. If you’re commercially driven, confident in market, and thrive on building momentum face‑to‑face, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a market ready for premium. Collette offers a competitive base salary + uncapped commission, bonus plans and sales award incentives for the right candidate. What you’ll be responsible for: Driving growth & new business * Grow sales by acquiring new travel agency partners and expanding existing relationships. * Build awareness and advocacy for Collette as a leader in premium small group guided travel * Deliver engaging presentations, training and in‑person meetings with agents and consumers. * Identify local growth opportunities and activate targeted marketing initiatives. * Work closely with the Director of Field Sales ANZ on performance and opportunity planning. Market presence & representation * Be highly visible in market through face‑to‑face meetings, training and presentations * Support and activate partner marketing initiatives to drive demand and engagement * Represent Collette at industry events, trade shows and sales meetings * Act as a credible, confident ambassador for premium small group guided travel. About you: * Proven experience and success in a competitive sales or business development environment (travel industry experience highly regarded). * History of high-level achievement and overcoming obstacles in business. * Comfortable prospecting, opening new conversations and building relationships. * Strong commercial mindset with the ability to convert opportunity into results. * Confident presenter and communicator, both one‑to‑one and in group settings. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Proactive, positive, and professional approach and demeanor. * Passion for networking in person, via phone, e-mail, online and social media. * Self‑motivated, organised and comfortable working autonomously in market. * Willingness to travel within territory, including overnight stays. * Driver’s license required. Why Collette? * Competitive base salary with uncapped commission, bonus plans and sales incentives. * Opportunity to represent a genuinely premium, purpose‑led travel brand. * Supportive, family‑owned culture with a strong focus on learning and development. * A chance to help shape Collette’s continued growth and leadership in Australia. Apply now and start your journey with Collette!

Responsibilities

The manager will be responsible for driving sales growth by acquiring new travel agency partners and expanding existing relationships, while building awareness for Collette as a leader in premium small group guided travel. Key activities include delivering engaging presentations, identifying local growth opportunities, and maintaining high market visibility through face-to-face interactions.