Sales Manager (Travel Industry)

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their team. This remote position allows you to work anywhere in the UK while engaging with travel agents and tour operators. Your primary responsibilities include building relationships, training partners, and representing the brand at industry events. Ideal candidates should have a background in business development within the travel sector and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Company car allowance

33 days' annual leave

5% matched company pension

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales in the travel industry.
• Strong face-to-face communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy schedule.
• Willingness to travel extensively (3-4 days per week).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for trade partners.
• Identify and convert new trade partners.
• Deliver training and updates to partners.
• Monitor market activity and recommend opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Strategic sales

Key account management

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Job description

Niche travel company, established for over 20 years, renowned for providing flights & now many more products to the Travel Industry, through their brands and their fantastic booking technology. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their Partnerships Team. As a Sales Manager, you'll act as a dynamic and energetic ambassador of the companies' brand, and the trade face of the established partners. You'll be on the road 3-4 days per week, visiting travel agents and tour operators to promote the brand, onboard new partners, and strengthen the companies market position. You will also be representing the company at industry events across the UK and internationally. This is a relationship driven role and you will have accountability for results, brand presence and all commercial activity. This is a remote position, and you can be based anywhere in the UK.

Role in a nutshell:

As a Sales Manager, you'll act as a dynamic and energetic ambassador of the companies' brand, and the trade face of the established partners. You'll be on the road 3-4 days per week, visiting travel agents and tour operators to promote the brand, onboard new partners, and strengthen the company's market position. You will also be representing the company at industry events across the UK and internationally. This is a relationship driven role and you will have accountability for results, brand presence and all commercial activity. This is a remote position, and you can be based anywhere in the UK.

Key Duties:

Act as the primary face-to-face contact for trade partners.
Identify, contact, and convert new trade partners.
Retain and develop selected key accounts indefinitely where strong face-to-face relationships deliver lasting value.
Deliver product training, brand education, and commercial updates via seminars, workshops, and webinars.
Escort fam trips, participate in trade shows and industry events, and represent TIG at relevant networking opportunities.
Monitor competitor and market activity; identify trends and recommend commercial opportunities.
Ensure accurate CRM tracking and regular reporting of sales activity, feedback, and partner engagement.
Adhere to sales budgets and ensure a clear return on investment for all commercial and travel spend.

Experience required:

Experience in business development, strategic sales, or key account management in the travel industry.
Strong face-to-face communication and relationship-building skills with confidence in client meetings.
Skilled in delivering presentations and leading both small and large group discussions.
Ability to work independently, organise a busy diary, and stay aligned with central team goals.
Passion for the travel trade industry.
Willingness to travel extensively across the UK (3-4 days per week minimum).
Cruise industry experience is preferred.

The Package:

Competitive salary + annual bonus
Company car allowance
33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
5% matched company pension
Wellbeing benefits, internal training academy & development supportINTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. For any questions, please contact Gemma on (phone number removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Location:

Competitive

Posted:

Aug 26th 2025

Closes:

Sep 26th 2025

Sector:

Other

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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