General Manager

C&M Travel Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established travel wholesaler in the UK is seeking a General Manager to oversee their expansion into the UK market. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating terms, establishing partnerships, and leading a small reservations team. The role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 - £70,000 per annum, along with a commission structure. The position is primarily office-based in Warrington, with potential for hybrid working as the team develops.

Qualifications

• Well networked individual with experience selling in the UK travel market.
• Proven leadership in developing small teams.
• Familiarity with ATOL Licensing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish distribution via the UK travel trade.
• Negotiate commercial terms with trade partners.
• Host and attend events for partnerships and brand awareness.
• Lead a high-performing reservations team.
• Improve operational processes.

Skills

Strong track record in UK travel trade

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Experience leading teams

Knowledge of ATOL Licensing

Good knowledge of the Maldives

Job description

General Manager, Maldives Travel Wholesaler, Warrington Area, £50-70k + Commission. A unique opportunity to join a well-established wholesaler of accommodation in the Maldives as they seek to expand their business operations to the UK market.

General Manager Responsibilities

Establishing and driving distribution via the UK travel trade.

Negotiating commercial terms with trade partners.

Hosting and attending events to represent the business, seek out new partnerships, strengthen existing ones and drive brand / product awareness.

Hire and lead a small, yet high performing reservations team.

Establish and continuously improve operational processes.

General Manager Skills Required

A well networked individual with astrong track record of selling products in to the UK travel trade.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Experience leading and developing small teams.

Knowledge of ATOL Licensing would be advantageous

Good knowledge of the Maldives would be a distinct advantage but not essential

General Manager Additional Details

A basic salary in the region of £50,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on experience

Commission / Bonus structure to be created

The role will mainly be office based in the Warrington area to begin with. Once the team are established there will be more flexibility for hybrid working.

Some UK and international travel is expected