Job Details
Gecko Travel Recruitment are thrilled to exclusively be working with a wonderful Tour Operator based in London who are recruiting an experienced Sales Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
As a Sales Manager you will lead, motivate and mentor your team to maximise sales from initial leads through to closing, ensuring clients have fantastic holidays that keep them returning year after year. The team will consist of reservations and on the road BDM’s working with the trade.
The role:
Leading the sales team with enthusiasm and confidence, motivating them to not only meet and exceed targets but also to thoroughly consider client needs
Supporting the travel trade maximising on all sales opportunities through this channel
Effectively managing the mix of B2B and B2C sales activity
Managing the performance of each individual team member, adapting and changing your management style to drive the best results from each of them
Ensuring a consistently high service is delivered to all clients and trade partners, whether by phone or email, and pro-actively manage any inconsistencies
Collaborating actively with the BDM’s to generate new business through trade partners
Working in partnership with the marketing team to ensure strategies are aligned
You will have:
Previous experience in a variety of sales channels (B2B & B2C)
Tour Operating background
Inspirational leadership skills, with a proven background in leading, motivating and developing a sales team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Additional information/benefits:
Competitive salary + bonus
Hybrid working model – 2-3 days in the office (Thursday essential)
Excellent company benefits
Educational trips
Holiday concessions
Private health (after 6 months)
If you have a personal passion for sales, customer experience and people management, then this could be the perfect role for you.
Please send your CV to hello@geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk quoting GTR1697, alternatively head to our website for more details and to apply: www.geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk
Please note that if you do not hear from Gecko Travel Recruitment within 7 days of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.
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Job benefits
▪ Competitive salary
▪ Hybrid, 3 days in the office (Thursday essential)
▪ Excellent company benefits
▪ Educational trips and holiday concessions
Job requirements
▪ Proven track record of managing high-value sales consultants gained from a luxury or experiential tour operator
▪ Previous experience in a variety of sales channels (B2B & B2C)
▪ Tour Operating background
▪ Being an inspirational leader, with a proven background in leading, motivating and developing a sales team
Job responsibilities
▪ Lead, motivate and mentor your team to maximise sales from initial leads through to closing
▪ Effectively manage the mix of B2B and B2C sales activity
▪ Supporting the travel trade maximising on all sales opportunities through this channel
▪ Manage the performance of each individual team member, adapting and changing your management style to drive the best results from each of them
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Gecko Travel Recruitment specialise in travel, leisure & tourism recruitment Being a boutique recruitment consultancy, we partner our clients to find exceptional talent offering a personalised and tenacious recruitment service. Our proven technique has resulted in over 80% of our clients being repeat. For our candidates we dedicate time to help and guide you through your job search supporting you in finding your dream job. Gecko Travel Recruitment is a business with personality, passion, knowledge, and quality of service we are super proud of.