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Sales Manager - Luxury Travel

Employer
Travel Trade Recruitment
Location
Cheshire, England
Salary
Plus company bonus & benefits
Closing date
26 Aug 2019

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Sector
Tour Operator
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Freelance
Job function
Management

Job Details

Are you an experienced Travel Reservations Manager or Sales Manager? My client, a well-known established luxury long-haul tour operator are seeking a dynamic, inspirational manager with solid experience of managing a successful travel sales team and a passion for luxury travel for an initial 15 month maternity cover. It is essential the successful candidate has experience of managing a team within the travel industry, along with a proven and consistent track record of excellent sales and customer service. This role will be based at my clients modern offices in Chester or for candidates outside of this area can be part office, part home based.

Duties:
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the sales team, you must have the ability to inspire, motivate, engage and develop a team. A positive and results-driven individual, you will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a high workload. You will be a clear and confident communicator who is resilient to pressure and have excellent customer service and problem solving skills.

Job Description:
-Deliver revenue and profit targets
-Support and develop each of your team to achieve their monthly/annual profit target
-Daily management of all sales leads, ensuring all are serviced to the highest standards
-Daily review of performance and leads
-Ensure your team are delivering the highest standards of service consistently
-Rota management, ensuring sufficient resources at all times
-Deliver "on the job" sales coaching
-Monthly 1:1's to discuss individuals development, training needs and performance
-Create a fun working environment, encouraging team work

Experience Required:
-Previous experience of selling within the travel industry with a proven track record of consistent sales and high customer service feedback.
-Experience of working in a team leader/management role in the travel industry.
-A positive, energetic and outgoing person who is comfortable managing others in an inspirational and encouraging way.
-Motivated by achieving results through their team and feel at ease negotiating with suppliers.
-Proven skills in customer service and complaint handling is essential.
-Natural organiser, ability to multi task and high attention to detail.

The Package:
In return an excellent package will be offered, including a competitive basic salary and bonus structure.

Interested:
To further your career in this direction, call Lisa on 0161 923 6120 or send your CV to Lisah@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Company

TRAVEL TRADE RECRUITMENT
Travel Trade Recruitment handles vacancies from hundreds of employers each year. We have a wide variety of permanent and temporary job opportunities within all sectors of the travel industry, including business travel, tour operations, retail travel, and reservations.
We want to help you find the ideal travel industry job, make the next career step, and maximise your potential. We do this by finding out about you, as well as what is important to your career goals and lifestyle aspirations.

TRAINING
We also offer CRS training courses in the four major systems of Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus, Worldspan, and can advise which course would enhance your career.
Find more details at www.traveltradetraining.com

VOTED 'BEST UKTRAVEL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY'
Travel Trade Recruitment won three awards in 2009 for Best Travel Recruitment Consultancy, including 'Best UK Travel Recruitment Consultancy' at the Globe Travel Awards, Star Recruitment Consultancy at the Travel Bulletin Awards, and Travel Recruitment Company of the Year at the recent British Travel Awards. We are an official ABTA Industry Partner, Members of the Institute of Travel and Tourism (IATA) and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

All information supplied to Travel Trade Recruitment will be dealt with confidentiality. Your details will not be passed onto a Client without your specific permission.

Our service to job seekers is completely free. Contact your nearest office and speak our friendly consultants for free advice, or register for our online recruitment services at

www.traveltradejobs.com

London Office
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: london@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Birmingham Office
Tel: 0121 222 2624
Email: birmingham@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Manchester Office
Tel: 0161 923 6120
Email: manchester@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Leeds Office
Tel: 0113 394 4147
Email: leeds@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Scottish Division
Tel: 0141 248 5222
Email: scotland@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

Temp Division
Tel: 0203 887 9444
Email: temps@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0203 887 9444
Location
3rd Floor, 1 Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE
GB

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