Regional Sales Executive

Travel Trade Recruitment; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Regional Sales Executive to enhance their presence in Essex and Kent. The role includes lead generation, consultative sales, and account management. Candidates should have a proven sales track record, excellent communication skills, and a passion for travel. The position offers remote working, a competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000 plus bonuses, and significant annual leave during school holidays.

Benefits

Remote working options

20 days annual leave during school holidays

Commission and bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales or business development (ideally in travel or education).
• Natural ability to connect with people and build rapport.
• Clear and confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and new business development.
• Account management and regional ownership.
• Sales targets and reporting.

Skills

Sales or business development success

Natural ability to connect with people

Clear and confident communication

Self-motivated and target driven

Time management and prioritization

Passionate about travel

Ability to travel regionally

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Regional Sales Executive, as the Regional Sales Executive you will play a key role in growing our presence within your defined geographical area (Essex and Kent, through Norfolk, East Midlands, up to Lincolnshire). You will be the key connection between our client's and wider business - providing a consistent, professional, and engaging experience at every stage of the customer journey.

The Job

• Lead generation and new business development
• Consultative Sales
• Account Management
• Regional Ownership
• Sales Targets and Reporting
• In person visits, presentations and events
• Trip planning support
• Collaboration across internal teams

Skills required

• Proven success in sales or business development (ideally in travel or education)
• Natural ability to connect with people, build rapport quickly and earn trust easily.
• Clear and confident communicator
• Self-motivated and target driven
• Ability to manage time, prioritise and a pipeline independently while still being part of a wider team
• Passionate about travel and making a positive impact through education
• Ability to travel regionally and occasionally nationally; full UK driving licence required

The Package

• Remote working from home with the ability to travel around the region, driving licence essential.
• 4 weeks off in August as the schools are closed.
• 20 days annual leave to be taken during school holidays, plus the 8 bank holidays
• Full Time Permanent contract with a 6-month probationary period
• Predominantly office hours Monday to Friday with some flexibility to be able to attend meetings etc at convenient times for our clients
• Salary £25,000 - £28,000 basic, plus OTE bonus and commission - Commission up to approx. £10,000pa, Bonus up to £6,000pa

Interested

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