Travel Sales Manager - Maestro Performance Tour Specialist, North America

DER Touristik Suisse AG; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the travel industry is seeking a Performance Tour Specialist in Dallas, TX, to boost leisure travel business through extensive network connections. The role entails developing client relationships, organizing promotional events, and requiring travel commitment of about 50 days per year. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in tourism or similar field, with strong sales and organizational skills. The company promises a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Global brand with international work environment

Stable company with over 100 years of industry leadership

Learning and development programs for growth

Company-wide bonus scheme

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Friendly and collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualifications in Tourism or Travel.
• Experience in developing leisure travel accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF).

Responsibilities

• Generate leisure group travel business through network.
• Research new travel products for market promotion.
• Manage marketing activities within leisure travel market.

Skills

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Tourism, Travel, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Kuoni Tumlare

Kuoni Tumlare is a Destination Management Company, part of JTB Group, delivering travel solutions and experiences that create value for our partners and society. We value our employees' contributions and opinions, and strive to develop talent internally. The travel industry is dynamic, exciting, and full of interesting opportunities.

The Job

The Maestro Performance Tour Specialist is a division of Kuoni Tumlare, a Destination Management Company, part of JTB Group, providing performance travel solutions and experiences that benefit our partners and society. We are a fun, inclusive team committed to internal talent development. The travel industry offers many exciting opportunities for growth and exploration.

Responsibilities:

1. Utilize your sales skills to generate leisure group travel business through Kuoni Tumlare's extensive US network.
2. Maintain close communication with local offices to ensure smooth operations.
3. Research new travel products or activities for market promotion in coordination with destination offices.
4. Participate in sales trips, workshops, and tradeshows.
5. Organize familiarization (fam) trips and educational tours for clients.
6. Manage marketing activities within the leisure travel market.
7. Prepare sales reports and handle administrative tasks, including monitoring business profitability and revenue control using company systems (DOS & BIS).
8. Follow up with active clients, seek new clients, and stay informed about market conditions and competitors to adapt products accordingly.
9. Provide accurate and timely reports to management and respond swiftly to business needs.

Requirements

• Degree in Tourism, Travel, or related field, or relevant qualifications.
• Experience in developing leisure travel accounts and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Understanding of the travel industry and market trends is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF) and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage client expectations with high-quality service.
• Collaborative mindset to work cross-functionally with other departments.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50 days per year for sales trips, trade shows, and FAM trips.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in work and system entries.

What we offer

• Global brand with international work environment.
• Stable company with over 100 years of industry leadership.
• Opportunities for progression and internal promotion.
• Learning and development programs for growth and upskilling.
• Supportive management and autonomous work environment.
• Company-wide bonus scheme.
• Employee engagement activities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Annual awards and recognition for high performers.
• Friendly and collaborative workplace culture.

Location: Hybrid in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.