Business Development Officer

Job Overview:
- Resort Life Travel is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Officer to expand its international partner network. The position is full-time, based in Malé, with a salary of USD 600–1,000/month based on experience.

Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and approach prospective travel agents, tour operators, wholesalers, and business partners.
- Conduct cold calls, email campaigns, and business development outreach.
- Follow up on leads and develop long-term relationships with travel partners.
- Assist with onboarding new travel agents and coordinating account activation.
- Coordinate with the Reservations and Product teams to respond to partner enquiries.
- Present Resort Life Travel's products, services, and destination offerings to prospective partners.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, lead trackers, and follow-up schedules.
- Prepare business development reports, presentations, and sales documentation.
- Assist with partner meetings, online presentations, and training sessions.
- Represent Resort Life Travel professionally in all communications and business engagements.
- Contribute towards achieving departmental sales and business development objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:
- Previous experience in Business Development, Sales, Reservations, Account Management, Customer Service, or Travel Operations.
- Experience within the travel, tourism, hospitality, or airline industry is highly preferred.
- Experience using reservation systems or GDS platforms such as Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo, or similar is an advantage.
- Previous experience conducting cold calls, sales prospecting, or business outreach.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
- A proactive attitude, commercial mindset, and willingness to learn.

Salary & Benefits:
- Salary is USD 600–1,000/month based on experience.
- A long-term career path within the Maldives tourism industry.
- Not stated.

How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to admin@resortlife.travel, with the subject line: Application – Business Development Officer. Deadline: 30 September 2026.