German Speaking Regional Sales Manager (Travel Industry)

French Selection UK; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable tour operator in the UK is seeking a German Speaking Regional Sales Manager to manage key accounts and drive new sales in the DACH market. The role is remote, ideally based in London, Edinburgh, or Dublin. Candidates should have sales experience in the travel sector and be fluent in German.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German is essential.
• Experience in sales, ideally in the travel or DMC sector.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new enquiries and secure new clients in the DACH market.
• Manage key accounts and focus on new clients.
• Conduct sales trips and participate in trade fairs.

Skills

Fluent in German (written and spoken)

Sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving skills

Job description

Overview

German Speaking Regional Sales Manager (Travel Industry). Remote in the UK. Ref: 4291SG. A well-established tour operator with local and international operations who pride themselves in creating memorable travel experiences

Responsibilities

• Meet sales plan objectives by driving new enquiries, securing new clients and increasing revenue in the DACH market
• Work alongside the Director of Sales, Head of Account Development and the sales team to achieve budget targets.
• 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 DACH 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 German (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