Sales Manager (Travel Industry)

Travel Trade Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company is seeking a motivated Sales Manager to drive business growth by engaging with trade partners across the UK. The role requires extensive travel and strong relationship-building skills. Responsibilities include promoting the brand, onboarding new partners, and representing the company at industry events. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and benefits provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Company car allowance

33 days' annual leave

5% matched pension

Wellbeing benefits

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or strategic sales within the travel industry.
• Strong face-to-face communication skills and confidence in client meetings.
• Skilled in delivering presentations and leading group discussions.
• Ability to work independently and organise a busy schedule.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for trade partners.
• Identify and convert new trade partners.
• Deliver product training, brand education, and updates.
• Participate in trade shows and represent the company.
• Monitor competitor activity and recommend opportunities.
• Ensure accurate CRM tracking and reporting.

Skills

Business development

Strategic sales

Key account management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Independence

Passion for travel

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 support

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. For any questions, please contact Gemma on 0161 9236120 [e-mail]