Trade Sales Manager

Trade Sales Manager for leading Travel Company covering the North West. I am excited to recruit for this leading Tour Operator, who is an established brand. Are you an experienced Agency Sales Manager, looking for an opportunity to promote a popular, established product, to both maintain existing relationships with travel agencies and to further grow the trade sales? The successful business development manager will receive a competitive salary £30k- £35k pa, and a generous benefits package including a company car, discount travel on amazing products, competitive pension scheme and bonus. You will be part of one of the industry's leading tailormade luxury travel companies, you will be energetic, passionate and a true ambassador for the brand.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for developing and growing our presence within the travel agency community in the North West of England
• Be responsible for specific revenue and volume targets from this segment.
• Working with the Sales teams to develop and deliver our UK travel community strategy
• Build strong relationships with key travel agents to maximise revenues through marketing, staff training and educational trips
• Conduct sales calls with travel agents and logging sales activities and identifying key trends
• Identify & win new business
• Organise & host educational trips, attend industry events & forums in the UK & abroad
• Provide market feedback and intelligence to senior management team
• Act as an ambassador for the brand
• Negotiate commission levels with agents in accordance with management guidance

The role will be based from home and on the road in your designated area as well as international travel.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Travel will be in your blood and your people skills will be fantastic. With at least 5 years' experience within the Travel Industry and ideally at least two within agency sales / trade sales, you will know your region and have existing relationships and contacts in this region.

THE PACKAGE:

Starting salary is dependent on experience but in the region of £30-35k pa plus an extensive benefits package including:

• Company car
• Discounted travel
• Pension scheme
• Social Events

This is a highly reputable brand to join, well established and an international company. Excellent career progression opportunities as this position has become available following promotion!

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply, attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Gemma Thelwell 0161 9236120 gemma@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk.

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