Business Development Senior Specialist

Job Title

Business Development Senior Specialist

Summary : Amadeus is seeking a Business Development Senior Specialist to advance new initiatives and partnerships that support our regional and long-term strategy. You will work both independently and collaboratively across teams, serve as a resource to colleagues, and shape early-stage opportunities into scalable outcomes. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

In this role you will :

Common accountabilities

Strong experience and deep knowledge in the field; understands its impact on the business and supports team members.
Helps shape decisions, anticipate challenges, works on cross-functional projects, suggest improvements, and takes responsibility for results.
Works independently with a clear plan, asking for guidance only on complex issues.

Specific accountabilities

Business Development

Lead small to medium-sized business initiatives in an entrepreneurial environment; support the Business Development Manager on larger initiatives or analyses.
Identify and develop new business opportunities through market analysis, customer insights, and partner outreach.
Evaluate and develop strategic partnerships—independently and in collaboration with other business units (BUs), that align with Amadeus’ short- and long-term regional strategy.

Project / Start -Up Management

After approval of a new business initiative, define the work plan, engage relevant stakeholders (e.g., product, finance, legal), and manage early-stage execution to validate value and feasibility.
Provide interim project leadership for new initiatives and prepare a structured handover to the receiving operational team (line management) for ongoing ownership.

Ideal Candidate :

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field
5-7 years of sales experience in an IT environment using digital tools with good exposure in data analysis, sales processes, and working with KPIs.
Understanding of and/or prior experience with the travel industry & hospitality environment is desirable and will be treated as an advantage.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate opportunities and build business cases.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
Comfortable working in dynamic environments, managing ambiguity, and driving initiatives from concept to execution.

What we can offer you:

A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer.

A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.

A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose

Join us and take your career to the next level while making a significant impact on product development and user experience!

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.