Regional Professional Development Manager. Western Canada

Travel Professionals International; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier travel support organization, based in Winnipeg, is looking for a Regional Professional Development Manager. This role involves coaching travel advisors, identifying sales opportunities, and facilitating networking. Candidates should have extensive experience in the travel industry, sales abilities, and strong communication skills. A positive attitude and the ability to adapt to changes in the industry are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of direct retail leisure travel industry experience.
• 5 years of experience mentoring and developing travel advisors.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Trevello Advisors and setting Personal Development Plans.
• Identifying sales opportunities and supporting sales initiatives.
• Creating networking opportunities within the region.

Skills

Sales ability

Mentoring

Customer service focus

Excellent communication skills

Education

CTC or CTM accreditation

Tools

Sabre

CBO

MS Office suite

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a challenge, one in which you can bring your proven sales ability, knowledge of the travel industry, and a solid understanding of the host agency model to be part of something fast-paced and exciting? If you are, then read on!

Trevello Travel Group Inc, Canada’s Premier Independent Travel Network and Virtuoso Member, is growing our support team. We are seeking Regional Professional Development Manager to be based in Western Canada (Winnipeg preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring Trevello Advisors to build their business with a focus on Trevello tools (Sabre, CBO, Grasp reporting tool), marketing and sales engagement.
• Setting Personal Development Plans with individual Trevello Advisors.
• Identify sales opportunities within the region and support them through sales initiatives and promotions.
• Create networking opportunities for Trevello Advisors in the region by conducting regional meetings and gatherings.

Qualifications

• The position requires a minimum of 8 years of direct retail leisure travel industry experience and 5 years of experience mentoring and developing travel advisors.
• Experience in developing and delivering strategic marketing and business plans for independent business owners.
• Incumbent must have excellent computer skills, knowledge of industry software (Sabre & CBO) & strong written and interpersonal skills and knowledge of MS Office suite.
• CTC or CTM accredited preferred
• Customer service focus, excellent communication skills, and a self-starter
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, including being flexible with changing needs of clients and changes in the travel industry
• Travel within the region will be required

How to apply

Please submit your resume in confidence to

We thank all interested respondents; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.