Sr. Manager– Inbound Tours & International Business Development

Sr. Manager– Inbound Tours & International Business Development

Location: New Delhi

Department: Inbound Holidays (Travel across India & Overseas as required)

Experience: 8-12 Years

About Southern Travels

Southern Travels is one of India's most respected travel companies with over five decades of excellence in tourism. We are expanding our Inbound Tourism Division and are looking for an experienced professional with strong international exposure to develop business from overseas markets and position Southern Travels as a preferred Destination Management Company (DMC) for India. Preference will be given to candidates who have represented their organization at international travel fairs and tourism exhibitions, enabling them to build strong global partnerships and promote India as a preferred destination.

Key Responsibilities

·     International Business Development

·     Overseas Representation

·     Participation in Travel Fairs & Exhibitions (The candidate should have an existing network of international buyers developed through these events.)

·     Product Development

·     Contracting & Supplier Management

·     Operations & Guest Experience

·     Revenue & Growth

·     Team Leadership

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate with specialization in Tourism, Hospitality, Business Management, or related disciplines.
• 8-12 years of experience in Inbound Tourism with reputed Destination Management Companies (DMCs).
• Excellent understanding of international inbound travel markets.
• Proven track record of generating business from overseas partners.
• Strong global network of tour operators, travel agents, and wholesalers.
• Experience in luxury travel, FITs, Groups, MICE, and customized itineraries.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within India and overseas.

Key Competencies

• International Sales, Destination Management, Global Partner Network , Travel Fair Participation, Contract Negotiation, Luxury Travel, Revenue Growth, Product Development, Customer Experience, Leadership, Strategic Thinking

Compensation

• Industry-leading salary based on experience
• Attractive performance incentives
• International travel opportunities
• Career growth into Head – Inbound Tourism / Business Head

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a highly connected inbound tourism professional who has represented a leading DMC internationally, possesses a strong network of overseas buyers, has successfully converted international partnerships into business, and is passionate about showcasing India as a world-class destination.