Regional Sales Executive

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Southend-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel recruitment company is seeking a Regional Sales Executive to enhance its presence in designated areas. The role includes lead generation, account management, and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates are self-motivated sales professionals with a passion for travel and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary between £25,000 and £28,000 with additional bonuses.

Benefits

4 weeks off in August

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

OTE bonus and commission

Qualifications

• Successful sales experience, ideally in travel or education.
• Ability to connect, build rapport, and earn trust.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage accounts and achieve sales targets.
• Engage with clients through visits and presentations.

Skills

Proven success in sales or business development

Natural ability to connect with people

Clear and confident communicator

Self-motivated and target driven

Ability to manage time and prioritise

Passionate about travel

UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity for a Regional Sales Executive. The Regional Sales Executive 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 and the wider business, providing a consistent, professional, and engaging experience at every stage of the customer journey.

Responsibilities

• 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 and Qualifications

• 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 maintain a pipeline independently while 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 attend meetings for our clients
• Salary £25,000 – £28,000 basic, plus OTE bonus and commission
• Commission up to approx. £10,000 p.a., Bonus up to £6,000 p.a.

How to Apply

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