Travel Advisor

Weekday (YC W21); Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday is seeking an entry-level Travel Advisor/Lead Generation specialist in Mumbai to identify potential customers, conduct outbound prospecting, and convert leads through the sales funnel. You will work with sales and marketing to improve outreach and maintain CRM records.

The role emphasizes research, proactive communication, and meeting targets, with freshers welcome and full-time employment in a travel industry context.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication skills and ability to generate leads.
• Understanding of lead generation and sales processes is essential.
• Confidence in reaching out to prospects via calls, emails, and online channels.
• Ability to follow up diligently and build relationships with prospects.
• Good research and prospect-identification skills are important.
• Must be able to work with targets and deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Basic proficiency with MS Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with CRM tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential customers through online platforms, databases, social media, industry directories, and other sources.
• Generate qualified leads based on defined target profiles, industries, geographies, and requirements.
• Conduct outbound prospecting through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Understand prospect requirements and communicate the value proposition of products/services.
• Maintain regular follow-ups and move leads through the sales funnel.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on need, decision authority, budget.
• Schedule meetings and product demonstrations for qualified prospects.
• Maintain accurate records of leads and activities in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to improve lead quality and outreach.
• Monitor lead-gen metrics and contribute to weekly/monthly targets.
• Build relationships with prospects through the sales cycle.
• Stay updated on market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Lead generation

Prospect communication

Follow-up skills

Research skills

Target orientation

Self-motivation

Excel/Sheets

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

This role is for one of our clients.
Industry: Travel Arrangements
Seniority level: Entry level
Min Experience: 0+ years
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
JobType: full-time
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
As a Travel Advisor, you'll serve as the bridge between our customers and their next great adventure. Your expertise will guide travellers, ensuring they have a seamless, exciting, and personalised experience. If you're passionate about exploring the world and helping others do the same, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential customers through online platforms, databases, social media, industry directories, and other relevant sources
• Generate qualified leads based on defined target customer profiles, industries, geographies, and business requirements
• Conduct outbound prospecting through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other appropriate communication channels
• Understand prospect requirements and effectively communicate the value proposition of the company's products or services
• Maintain regular follow-ups with prospects and ensure timely movement of leads through the sales funnel
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on business needs, decision‑making authority, budget, and potential fit
• Schedule meetings and product demonstrations for qualified prospects with the appropriate sales team members
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads, conversations, follow-ups, and sales activities in CRM systems or internal trackers
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to improve lead quality, outreach strategies, and conversion rates
• Monitor lead‑generation and sales metrics and contribute toward achieving weekly and monthly targets
• Build and maintain professional relationships with prospects throughout the sales cycle
• Stay updated on market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and industry developments

Must-Have Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of Lead Generation and Sales processes
• Confidence in communicating with prospective customers through calls, emails, and online channels
• Strong follow-up and relationship‑building abilities
• Good research and prospect‑identification skills
• Ability to work with targets and deadlines
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and willing to learn
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with CRM tools is preferred

Good-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience in Lead Generation, Inside Sales, Business Development, or Sales
• Experience with LinkedIn prospecting and email outreach
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and sales automation tools
• Understanding of B2B sales processes and sales funnels
• Basic knowledge of cold calling, lead qualification, and appointment setting
• Ability to analyze lead‑generation performance and identify improvement opportunities

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Communications, or a related field is preferred
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in lead generation, sales, business development, or customer‑facing roles
• Freshers with excellent communication skills and a strong interest in sales are welcome