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Sales Manager - Japan Specialist

C&M Travel Recruitment
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking an experienced Japan Travel Consultant or Sales Manager to join their dynamic tour operator specializing in luxury tailor-made holidays to Japan.
  • The role involves responding to inquiries, creating bespoke itineraries, converting inquiries into bookings, and managing client relationships.
  • Candidates should have substantial experience in the travel industry, ideally in a sales role, with extensive travel experience in Japan.
  • The position requires working in the Cheltenham office at least three days a week and offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, with an OTE of £45,000 - £55,000.
  • The ideal candidate should be sales-driven, ambitious, and excited about growing the product and team while enjoying 23 days of holiday per year plus bank holidays.

Are you an experienced Japan Travel Consultant looking for a new challenge or that next step? We are working with a dynamic tour operator specialising in luxury tailor-made holidays to Japan, and they are seeking a talented Travel Consultant OR Sales Manager to join their team.

About the Role: As a Sales Manager, you will play a crucial role in expanding the brand. Your responsibilities will include responding to new enquiries, creating bespoke itinerary proposals, converting enquiries into bookings, and managing client relationships. You will also oversee the successful operation of holidays in Japan and build strong relationships with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to new enquiries and create tailor-made itinerary proposals.
  • Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings and maintain client relationships.
  • Ensure the smooth operation of holidays in Japan, exceeding client expectations.
  • Build and nurture relationships with suppliers in the UK and Japan.
  • Contribute to marketing efforts and content creation.
  • Potential to own relationships with local DMCs

What We're Looking For:

  • Extensive travel experience in Japan and a deep affinity with the country.
  • Substantial experience in the travel industry, ideally in a sales role.
  • Ability to work in the Cheltenham office for at least three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday).

Ideal Candidate:

  • Sales-driven and ambitious, with excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficient in written English and comfortable with multiple technology platforms.
  • Excited by the prospect of growing the product and team.
  • Looking to take the next step in to management OR an experienced Sales Manager

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary (£35,000 - £40,000 per annum) with an incentive scheme (OTE £45,000 - £55,000).
  • 23 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
  • Opportunities for travel to Japan to develop the product.

If you are passionate about Japan and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join this exciting team and help create unforgettable travel experiences for clients. Send 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.