Sales Manager Tourism Industry

Cutting Edge Search; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel solutions firm is looking for a motivated Sales Manager to expand B2B partnerships across the UK. The role involves extensive travel and building relationships with travel agencies, promoting travel services, and ensuring effective client support. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in the Travel Industry, business development skills, and knowledge of local market dynamics. This full-time, field-based position offers a salary range of GBP 24,000-36,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Travel Industry (preferably B2B or agency-facing roles).
• Proven business development and account management experience.
• Valid UK Driving License and willingness to travel extensively.
• Excellent communication skills in English (local language proficiency preferred).
• Strong knowledge of local travel trade, outbound destinations, and travel products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for branding, positioning, and market penetration of travel services.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and affiliations within the B2B travel segment.
• Provide ongoing support and training to existing clients on travel platforms and services.
• Generate and follow up on sales leads, ensuring timely closure of inquiries and quotes.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients while actively developing new ones.
• Coordinate with internal operations teams to fulfill pre-sales requirements and client requests.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and contribute to overall business growth across the UK region.

Skills

Experience in Travel Industry

Business Development

Account Management

Communication Skills in English

Knowledge of Local Travel Trade

Tools

MS Office

Online Travel Tools

Job description

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom (Field-Based; requires local travel to meet agencies)
Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience Required: 2-6 Years
Compensation: GBP 24,000-36,000 (Annual)
Eligibility: Must have a valid UK Work Permit and Driving License
Notice Period: Up to 30 days

Job Overview

Seeking a motivated Sales Manager with strong experience in the Travel & Tourism industry to expand B2B partnerships and enhance product visibility across the UK region. The role involves building relationships with travel agencies, promoting travel-related services, and ensuring clients receive effective support and training. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of outbound travel products, local market dynamics, and B2B sales strategies.

This is a field-based role (80% travel) requiring daily interaction with travel agents (approximately five client meetings per day) to drive brand awareness and increase sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for branding, positioning, and market penetration of travel services.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and affiliations within the B2B travel segment.
• Provide ongoing support and training to existing clients on travel platforms and services.
• Generate and follow up on sales leads, ensuring timely closure of inquiries and quotes.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients while actively developing new ones.
• Coordinate with internal operations teams to fulfill pre-sales requirements and client requests.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and contribute to overall business growth across the UK region.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Travel Industry (preferably B2B or agency-facing roles).
• Proven business development and account management experience.
• Valid UK Driving License and willingness to travel extensively.
• Excellent communication skills in English (local language proficiency preferred).
• Strong knowledge of local travel trade, outbound destinations, and travel products.
• Proficiency in MS Office, e‑mail communication, and online travel tools.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with IATA-certified agencies or outbound tour operators.
• Familiarity with destination management, hotel contracting, and agent networking.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing a regional territory.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Interview Process

2 Rounds (VP Sales + HR). Reporting: VP Sales (Based in Dubai)