French speaking Regional Sales Manager (Travel Industry)

French Selection UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned travel operator is seeking a French speaking Regional Sales Manager to drive business growth in the French market. This remote role requires fluency in French and experience in sales, particularly within the travel industry. Responsibilities include managing key accounts, identifying new sales opportunities, and conducting sales trips. The successful candidate will be competitive and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French essential for communication and sales.
• Experience in sales focusing on travel or related fields.
• Solid understanding of quoting and contracting beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead business growth and client acquisition in French market.
• Manage key accounts and identify new sales opportunities.
• Conduct sales trips and participate in trade fairs.

Skills

Fluent in French (written and spoken)

Sales experience in travel or DMC sector

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with UK, Ireland and France regions

Job description

Company Profile

A well-established tour operator with local and international operations who pride themselves in creating memorable travel experiences

Responsibilities

French speaking Regional Sales Manager (Travel Industry)
Location: Remote in the UK
Salary: circa £40,000 per annum
Ref: 4290SF

Main duties: An exciting opportunity for a driven sales manager to join the team covering the French market where you will lead business growth driving new client acquisition and strengthen partnerships

• Selling destinations of England, Scotland and Ireland as well as developing the French market
• Responsible for managing key accounts, focusing on new clients
• Identify new sales opportunities and cross sell where needed
• Source and develop opportunities from tour operators, travel agents and coach operators, leading bids to win and secure new contracts
• Set and implement the sales plan for the French market
• Conducting sales trips, telesales and participating in trade fairs are essential components of the role
• Liaising with internal teams as needed

Candidate's Profile

• – Fluent in French (written and spoken) essential
• – Remote with ideally based in London, Edinburgh or Dublin area
• – Experience in sales especially within the travel or DMC sector
• – Familiarity with the UK, Ireland and France regions
• – Solid understanding of quoting and contracting beneficial
• – Excellent communication skills
• – Competitive, positive with good problem solving skills