Travel Sales Manager

Antella Travel Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounted holidays

25 days annual leave

Job summary

A leading travel recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Travel Sales Manager based in Leeds. The role involves leading a sales team to drive revenue growth and implement effective strategies. The position offers a competitive base salary, bonuses, and benefits including discounted holidays and pension schemes. Applicants should have extensive sales management experience in the travel industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive sales management experience within the travel industry.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans aligned with company goals.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify market opportunities.

Skills

Sales management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Tools

CRM software (Dolphin)

GDS knowledge (preferably Sabre)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well established tour operator who specialise in creating bespoke trips to North America and Canada. They are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Travel Sales Manager to lead their sales team. This is a sales performance role with a focus on driving revenue growth and developing effective sales strategies. This is an office-based role.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary circa £40,000 based on experience. Bonuses and great benefits. Competitive performance-based commission. Fam trip opportunities. Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturdays. Company pension scheme. Discounted holidays. 25 days annual leave which increases with length of service.

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Conduct 1:1 meetings in conjunction with the Head of business.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans aligned with company goals.
• Analyse sales metrics and performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct regular sales meetings and training sessions to enhance team performance.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify market opportunities.
• Prepare and present sales forecasts, budgets, and reports to senior management.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new sales team members.

Requirements

• Extensive sales management experience within the travel industry.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in CRM software (Dolphin) and knowledge of a GDS (preferably Sabre) is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Management

Industries

• Travel Arrangements

To apply for this Travel Sales Manager role, please email your CV for consideration. A member of the team will be in contact to discuss the role and company.