Luxury Travel Head Of Sales

Succeed Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury travel organisation in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to manage and develop their sales team. You will oversee key high-net-worth clients and drive sales performance. The ideal candidate has significant experience in sales management within the luxury travel sector, a proven ability to lead teams to exceed targets, and strong analytical skills. In return, a competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus bonuses and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant sales management experience within the luxury travel sector is essential.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire high performance.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the sales team.
• Support, motivate and develop the team to exceed sales targets.
• Analyse sales patterns and team performance.

Skills

Sales management experience

Worldwide travel product knowledge

Leadership qualities

Analytical skills

Achieving sales targets

B2B sales experience

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Managing a remote team

Job description

We're delighted to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Sales to join a rapidly expanding luxury travel organisation based in Greater Manchester.

Our client specialises in delivering the ultimate luxury travel experience, offering carefully curated, experiential itineraries across the globe. They are entering an exciting phase of growth and are seeking a Head of Sales who shares their vision, bringing the drive, expertise and leadership to elevate performance and deliver exceptional results.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, with responsibility for both managing and developing the sales team, as well as personally overseeing the sales and servicing of key high‑net‑worth clients. Significant managerial experience within the luxury travel sector is essential, along with a proven track record of leading teams to success.

In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of up to £65,000, plus bonus, excellent benefits and the chance to travel the world!

If this role sounds like the perfect next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you – please apply online.

Role of Luxury Travel Head of Sales

• Lead the day‑to‑day management of the sales team – both UK‑based and international
• Support, motivate and develop the team to drive performance and exceed sales targets
• Conduct performance appraisals and regular one‑to‑ones, offering constructive feedback and guidance
• Analyse sales patterns and team performance, identifying and addressing areas for improvement
• Support training, coaching and ongoing professional development to enhance skills and results
• Deliver hands‑on sales and premium service to high‑net‑worth clients
• Maximise every opportunity to convert enquiries and increase revenue across both personal and team sales
• Prepare sales reports for senior leadership and attend management meetings as required
• Ensure all sales processes, compliance standards and service delivery targets are consistently met

Skills required for the role

• Significant sales management experience within the luxury travel sector (essential)
• Extensive worldwide travel product knowledge
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire high performance
• Excellent analytical skills and strong commercial awareness
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Experience in B2B sales
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
• Skilled problem solver with the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing market conditions
• Experience managing a remote team is advantageous

If you're interested in learning more about this Luxury Travel Head of Sales opportunity, please press the apply online button now!