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Sales Manager

Travel Trade Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL544NB, England

Salary

£26,000 - £31,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for a Sales Manager in the travel industry with a strong knowledge of Africa.
  • Candidates should have experience in sales team leadership or management, with a proven track record in travel sales.
  • The starting salary for this position is £39,500, along with excellent on-target earnings and benefits.
  • The position offers hybrid working in Cheltenham and requires a passion for the travel industry.
  • The ideal candidate should have a history of exceeding sales targets and delivering outstanding customer service.

Are you a Sales Manager in the travel industry who has excellent knowledge of Africa? Would you like to work for a luxury Tour Operator, famed for it's high-end clientele, beautiful offices and tailor-made packages?

My client is looking for an experienced sales manager to drive sales growth through sales coaching, motivation and leading by example. This is a sort after Africa Sales Manager role, with an excellent basic salary, coupled with fantastic commission and hybrid working in their office in Cheltenham.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Implement innovative incentives and team-building activities to keep your team motivated and hungry for success.

Set ambitious yet achievable targets aligned with the business budgets to push each team member to their full potential.

Utilise situational leadership to tailor your approach to each team member's needs, maximising their development from new recruits to high performers through regular call listening and structured one to ones.

Proactively manage team resources, considering holidays, training, and onboarding, to guarantee sufficient staff for handling enquiry volume.

Handling operational and emergency situations within your region, which may involve some out-of-hours work.

Collaborate with Regional Product Managers/Executives on commercial and marketing initiatives, aligning on team goals.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Consistent high performer with a history of exceeding sales targets and achieving outstanding customer service.

Sales team leader/management experience is a strong plus.

Passionate about the travel industry and a strong appreciation for the specific area of specialisation.

Proven track record within travel sales and a strong understanding of commercial aspects.

THE PACKAGE:

Starting salary is £39,500 with excellent OTE, Hybrid working in Cheltenham and excellent company benefits.

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply or for any questions, please contact Suzanne on or e-mail your CV to

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.