Sales Manager

CM recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CM recruitment is seeking a Sales Manager for Business Travel in the UK. The role focuses on identifying new corporate opportunities, managing UK and international prospects, and driving revenue growth in a hybrid/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has proven travel-sales experience, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and a track record of meeting targets. Compensation includes £45-50k plus commission.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the business travel or travel management sector.
• Experience in MICE or events is a plus.
• Track record of meeting revenue targets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within corporate travel markets, typically SME's across multiple sectors, mainly in the UK but without restriction on international prospects too.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
• Collaborate with marketing, account management and operations to optimise the customer journey.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports.
• Attend networking and industry events where appropriate.

Skills

Sales

Revenue targets

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Analytics

Job description

Sales Manager, Business Travel, £45-50k + Commission, hybrid/remote. We are delighted to be working in partnership with this award winning, mid-size travel management company with a growing global footprint who are seeking a Sales Manager to join their team. Hybrid or remote working arrangements are open for discussion, albeit a south east England location would be preferred.

Sales Manager Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within corporate travel markets, typically SME's across multiple sectors, mainly in the UK but without restriction on international prospects too.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders


• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs


• Collaborate with marketing, account management and operations to optimise the customer journey


• Deliver accurate sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports


• Attend networking and industry events where appropriate.

Sales Manager Skills Required

• Proven experience in asales, within the business travel / travel management sector. Broader experience in the MICE or Events sector would be advantageous.


• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills


• Commercially astute with strong analytical abilities