Business Development Executive/Sr. Executive
Description
About MyTravaly
MyTravaly is a fast-growing hotel booking and travel technology platform. In Bangladesh, MyTravaly connects hotels, resorts, travel agents and online travel agencies (OTAs) through its booking platform and the MT Gateway partner app. We are building a strong hotel and agent network across Dhaka, Cox's Bazar and other key destinations.
Role Summary
We are looking for a target-driven Business Development Executive / Sr. Executive to grow our hotel supply and partner network in Bangladesh. You will find, sign and manage hotel and travel-trade partners, drive reservations through them, and help build MyTravaly into a leading travel brand in the country. This role reports to the management team and works closely with our Reservations and Marketing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Hotel acquisition & onboarding: Identify, pitch and sign new hotels, resorts and guest houses (especially top-rated properties in Dhaka, Cox's Bazar and other tourist destinations) and complete their onboarding on the MyTravaly platform – contracts, rates, inventory, photos and property details.
- Partner relationship management: Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel owners and managers; reactivate inactive properties and restore key partnerships; handle partner queries and resolve issues quickly.
- Rates & inventory: Negotiate competitive rates, allotments, promotions and exclusive deals; make sure availability and pricing stay up to date so bookings can be confirmed.
- MT Gateway partner growth: Onboard travel agents, local OTAs and corporate clients as MT Gateway partners; set up MT Reservation points and help partners start making bookings through the app.
- Revenue & reservations: Achieve monthly targets for new properties, partner sign-ups and successful reservations; support the reservations team to improve booking confirmation rates.
- Market research: Track market trends, competitor offers, pricing and seasonal demand; share insights and new business opportunities with management.
- Field work & events: Visit hotels and partners regularly, attend travel fairs, trade events and webinars, and represent MyTravaly professionally.
- Team coordination: Work with Marketing on partner campaigns and promotions, and with Accounts on partner settlements and payouts.
- Reporting: Maintain the partner pipeline and CRM records and submit weekly and monthly reports on leads, onboarding and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality Management or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in business development, sales or partner/key account management – preferably in a hotel, OTA, travel agency, tourism or tech/startup company. (Sr. Executive: 3+ years.)
- Good understanding of the Bangladesh hotel and travel market; an existing network of hotels or travel agents is a strong plus.
- Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills in Bengali and English.
- Self-motivated and target-driven, with a proven record of meeting sales or onboarding targets.
- Comfortable with field visits and travel, including to Cox's Bazar and other destinations.
- Good computer skills (MS Excel, Google Sheets, email); experience with a CRM or booking extranet is a plus.
- Well-organised, honest and able to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based incentives on onboarding and reservation targets.
- Mobile and travel/conveyance support for field work.
- Festival bonuses as per company policy.
- Opportunity to be part of a growing international travel-tech brand in Bangladesh.
- Fast career growth based on performance, with exposure to MyTravaly's regional team.
- Friendly, collaborative work environment at our Mirpur DOHS office.