Travel Sales Manager
Travel Sales Manager
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£45000 - £55000/annum £45k OTE £55K
Category
Leisure/Tourism
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Middle East/Europe Travel Sales Manager to join a highly successful tour operator, hybrid working based in London. The ideal Middle East/Europe Travel Sales Manager shall drive sales growth by delivering excellent customer service and optimising the conversion rate from enquires to bookings. This role will focus on team leadership through sales coaching, motivation, and leading by example. Middle East/Europe Travel Sales Manager Duties: * Recognise and reward top performers, inspiring excellence across the board. * 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 guaran-tee sufficient staff for handling enquiry volume. * Continuously assess team member capacity to distribute enquiries effectively and prevent over-loading. * Embed a culture where exceeding client expectations and going the extra mile are standard practice. * Work closely with consultants, sales coordinators and operations to ensure timely invoice delivery and a smooth client experience. * Collaborate with Regional Product Managers/Executives on commercial and marketing initiatives, aligning on team goals. Middle East/Europe Travel Sales Manager – Essential Requirements: * Sales Management experience within the travel industry for a week known established tour operator is essential. * Consistent high performer with a history of exceeding sales targets and achieving outstanding customer service. * Positive, energetic, and outgoing individual comfortable leading others with inspiration and encouragement. * Motivated by achieving results through your team and comfortable negotiating with suppliers. Middle East/Europe Travel Sales Manager – Perks * OTE £10,000 * Hybrid in Central London * Enhanced Paid Parental Leave * Discounted trips * Pension * Life Assurance * Employee Assistance Program * Discounted gym * Cycle to work scheme * Season Ticket Loans * Regular Social Events * Plus more. Please note only suitable candidates with sales management experience from a UK based established tour operator will be considered for the Middle East/Europe Travel Sales Manager position