2 days ago
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- Travel Daily News
Not Just Travel expands BDM team with Chris Winpenny
Not Just Travel appoints Chris Winpenny as Business Development Manager to enhance support for its expanding network of UK homeworking travel consultants.
Not Just Travel has announced the appointment of travel industry veteran Chris Winpenny to its Business Development Manager team, further strengthening the support network for its growing community of homeworking consultants.
Chris Winpenny brings over 17 years of travel sector experience to the role, including eight years at luxury operator Kuoni where he held multiple positions spanning store management, virtual call centre operations, retail marketing, events coordination and mentoring.
Beginning his career at First Choice, Winpenny has cultivated extensive supplier relationships across the industry that will prove invaluable in his new position supporting Not Just Travel's consultant network.
'Chris's strategic appointment demonstrates our continued investment in providing award-winning support and mentorship to our travel consultant community,' said Steve Witt, Co-founder of Not Just Travel. 'His energy and enthusiasm for business development, goal-setting and strategic planning makes him a valuable recruiting catch for our team. Chris's experience in creating and hosting bespoke events is a true asset, and his track record of nurturing talent aligns perfectly with our commitment to helping our consultants achieve their full potential.'
Winpenny expressed excitement about joining the forward-thinking homeworking group: 'I'm looking forward to helping the travel consultants thrive and flourish in their businesses. Paul Harrison and Steve Witt are co-founders who are future-focused. They don't wait around for the next travel trend, but use technology and networks to drive the business forward in pioneering ways. Not Just Travel is among the most advanced companies I've seen.'
The appointment comes as the company continues to expand its presence in the UK homeworking sector, with the company reporting strong recruitment and sales growth in recent months.
