Senior Business Development Executive - Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish speaking.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Hybrid)

Salary: £32,000 - 38,000 DOE + benefits

My client is a leading UK & Ireland inbound tour operator based in Edinburgh's. They create tailored group travel experiences and pride themselves on strong industry relationships, destination expertise, and exceptional service.

They're seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Executive to drive growth in the Scandinavian market. You'll manage client relationships, prepare creative and competitive group travel quotes, and help deliver seamless operations from first contact to final departure.

Key Responsibilities as a Senior Business Development Executive:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Scandinavian clients and suppliers.
• Seek leads for new clients in the Scandinavian market
• Handle and convert group travel enquiries for the UK & Ireland.
• Create innovative, well-priced itineraries and proposals.
• Work with commercial and operations teams to ensure quality and profitability.
• Stay up to date on market trends, competitor activity, and supplier rates.
• Attend trade fairs and familiarisation trips as required.

Experience needed for this Senior Business Development Executive role:

• Languages: Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language (Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish).
• Experience: In a UK inbound operator handling group travel.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK and/or Scotland as a destination, including pricing and suppliers.
• Skills: Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Mindset: Proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a great team player.
• Flexibility: Comfortable working to deadlines and travelling when needed.

If you would like to join a dynamic, international team with real growth potential and have the opportunity to shape their Scandinavian business strategy, click to apply or send your CV and cover letter to nichola@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk with the subject line "Senior BDE - Scandinavia". Alternatively, give Nichola a call for more info on 0161 9236120.