Assistant Country Manager, Austria+

Travelive; Österreich; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel services company is seeking an Assistant Country Manager in Austria to drive business development, improve product offerings, and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the local market, proven sales experience, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include creating tailor-made itineraries, training teams, and building agency partnerships. This position requires international travel for sales calls and industry events.

Qualifications

• Must understand the local area, language, and market.
• Proven sales experience in the travel industry.
• Experience in business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for business development in Austria.
• Assist with the contracting strategy.
• Train teams on new products and maintain quality.
• Create unique tailor-made travel itineraries.
• Build relationships with travel agency partners.
• Provide monthly reports to senior management and perform market analyses.

Skills

Knowledge of local area and market

Strong communication skills

Sales expertise

Ability to build relationships

Proficiency in English

Job description

Overview

Travelive is a recognized leader in bespoke travel services. Due to our continuous growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to excellence in service.

The Assistant Country Manager will be responsible for Travelive's business development in Austria. The applicant must understand the local area, language, and market. You will act as a strategist and brand ambassador, communicating Austria’s needs, priorities, KPIs, and strategies to support the company’s expansion.

Responsibilities

Contracting

• Assist the Contracting Team with the purchasing strategy in Austria
• Share potential supplier details with the Contracting Team
• Update the sales, operations, and support team with new product and services

Production

• Improve existing products and ensure excellent quality follow through
• Research and develop new products in Austria (in addition to Hungary & Czechia)
• Inspect on the spot and report
• Train sales, marketing, operations and support about new and existing products
• Continuous monitoring of all product and supplier quality
• Assist with website development

Sales

• Create unique tailor‑made travel itineraries in Austria+ (Hungary, Czechia) in addition to country combinations with Italy & Switzerland
• Ensure inquiries are dealt with in a precise and timely manner ascertaining all requirements
• Convert enquiries and meet sales targets
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Offer travel solutions based on client requirements and tailor itineraries to meet specific requests
• Communicate with clients and agency partners in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain organized communication, quotations, and reports
• Stay current with the travel industry and destination trends, and relevant new developments
• Be aware of sales budget and help achieve the targets overall
• Assist with training the sales staff

Agency Relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with travel agency partners in designated markets
• Maintain communication and locate opportunities for partnerships with consortia (Virtuoso, Signature, Ensemble & more) and luxury agency partners worldwide
• Maintain and enhance Travelive profile on consortia and partner presentations online and offline
• Draft creative proposals and presentations, and communicate them effectively with current and prospective clients
• Liaise with Marketing/PR, Design and IT team on creation of promotional materials
• Maintain budgets and travel schedules
• Meet quarterly and annual sales targets
• Financial reporting to internal and external clients or partners in coordination with accounting team
• Assist with leading familiarization trips and events in destination
• Requires international travel for sales calls and to represent Travelive at trade shows, conventions, or other local events

Management

• Consulting duties including the training and support of our Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Contracting teams
• Monthly report to Senior Management
• Establish detailed and updated Competitors’ screenings
• Ensure market analysis and follow up

Compensation based on experience.

Application

Please send cover letter and CV to [e-mail]. Only applications submitted in English will be considered.

Travelive is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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