Travel Sales Manager

Our client is a well established tour operator who specialise in creating bespoke trips to North America and Canada.

They are new are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Travel Sales Manager to lead their sales team.

This is a sales performance role with a focus on driving revenue growth, and developing effective sales strategies.

Candidates must have previous sales management experience within the travel industry with strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

This is an office based role.

Travel Sales Manager Key Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets.

Conduct 1:1 in conjunction with the Head of business

Develop and implement strategic sales plans aligned with company goals.

Analyse sales metrics and performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

Conduct regular sales meetings and training sessions to enhance team performance.

Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify market opportunities.

Prepare and present sales forecasts, budgets, and reports to senior management.

Recruit, onboard, and train new sales team members.

Travel Sales Manager Experience required:

Extensive sales management experience within the travel industry

Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Strong leadership and team-building skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in CRM software (Dolphin) and knowledge of a GDS(Preferably Sabre) is an advantage.

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Travel Sales Manager Salary and Benefits:

Base salary circa £40,000 based on experience

Competitive performance-based Commission

Fam trip opportunities

Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturdays

Ongoing training

Company pension scheme

Discounted holidays

25 days annual leave which increases with length of service

To apply for this Travel Sales Manager role, please email your CV for consideration and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss the role and company