Amazing opportunity for a self-motivated Sales & Marketing leader to manage a Sales & Marketing team and to drive the company's sales, marketing and account management activity both through individual contribution and team execution. Taking the business to a new level. This role will suit an energetic, ambitious and personable travel professional with experience managing people and selling travel or travel technology coupled with a strong network of industry contacts and a good understanding of how tour operators, travel agencies and TMCs operate. Ideally with direct experience working therein.
The Job:
Managing a small team of sales/account managers and a part-time marketing communications consultant
Setting individual and team targets and delivering the same
Developing and executing on marketing plans within agreed budgets
Proactively prospecting via email, phone and networking events
Responding to incoming enquiries and RFPs
Progressing prospects through the sales funnel
Liaising with existing customers to understand their current and future requirements
Serving as the first point of contact for key accounts that have "non support" related issues/requirements
Overseeing coordination of Customer User Groups in key markets (UK, Ireland and Nordics)
Representing the company at trade shows and industry events
Negotiating commercial terms with industry partners offering complementary products and services
Travelling across the UK and abroad as required
Helping shape company strategy as part of the management teamSkills Required:
At least 5 years' experience working in a travel agency, tour operator, GDS or travel technology company
At least 5 years' selling to travel agencies, tour operators or TMCs
Proven management and leadership skills
Self-motivated and capable of working successfully under minimal supervision as well as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outgoing dynamic personality
Strong organisational skillsThe Package:
London based Hybrid role
Salary dependent on experience from £50,000 + Interested:
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