General Manager - Sales & Marketing

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful travel business in the UK is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their sales and marketing teams. You will drive performance, contribute to strategic decisions, and ensure high-quality enquiries are given to the sales team. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to be hands-on when necessary, with a focus on market trends. Regular office days are expected, primarily based in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and marketing leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of customer experience principles.
• Comfortable preparing reports and presenting to board meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales and marketing teams to improve performance.
• Contribute to strategic business decisions as part of the senior leadership team.
• Monitor market trends and maximize business opportunities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Customer experience

People management

Sales expertise

Job description

Are you a dynamic, strategic leader with a passion for travel, a background in Sales, with a focus on customer experience and strong people management skills? If so, this fantastic opportunity could be your next move...

Our client, a small, but well established and hugely successful travel business, is looking for a General Manager, primarily to lead the sales and marketing teams to new heights. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving performance across the sales and marketing functions, ensuring the level of quality enquiries remain consistent and are delivered into this high-performing sales team.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will report directly to the MD, deputizing when necessary and contributing to strategic business decisions, representing the company when required. You will have a keen eye on market trends and performance, ensuring you maximize opportunity for the business. You will also be experienced and comfortable in preparing reports, attending and presenting at board meetings.

You will usually be office based, with at least 4 office days per week and so, must be within commutable distance to Glasgow. This role requires someone with strong leadership qualities, but also someone who isn't afraid to be hands-on when required.

The role is typically Mon-Fri, however some evenings/weekends are required.