Travel Sales Manager

Executive Placings; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury travel agency in South Africa is hiring a Sales Manager to drive revenue across international markets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in luxury tourism sales and a proven track record of exceeding targets. This role involves building relationships with global clients, leading sales teams, and representing the brand at international events. With a minimum of 5 years in the luxury travel sector and 2 years in management, the candidate will help shape exceptional journeys across Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury inbound travel environment.
• At least 2 years’ proven Sales Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth across bed nights and DMC sales.
• Aggressively pursue and exceed sales targets.
• Represent the brand at major international trade shows and sales events.
• Develop, present, and follow through on compelling sales proposals.
• Build and manage strong relationships with key global clients and suppliers.
• Lead, mentor, and support Market Sales Teams to enhance performance.
• Identify new sales leads and penetrate target markets.
• Ensure brand integrity and client satisfaction.
• Manage expenses and contribute to profitability.
• Uphold health, safety, and workplace compliance standards.

Skills

Luxury tourism and Africa DMC sales experience

Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets

Strong understanding of global travel markets

Supplier relationship management

Digital and e-commerce sales practices

Collaborative work within a global team

Willingness to travel internationally

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma

Job description

🌍 NOW HIRING | SALES MANAGER – LUXURY TRAVEL 🌍

Are you a results-driven sales leader with a passion for luxury travel and Africa? This role offers the opportunity to drive revenue across international markets within a dynamic, multi-channel travel business.

✨ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive revenue growth across bed nights and DMC sales
• Aggressively pursue and exceed sales targets
• Represent the brand at major international trade shows and sales events
• Develop, present, and follow through on compelling sales proposals
• Build and manage strong relationships with key global clients and suppliers
• Lead, mentor, and support Market Sales Teams to enhance performance
• Identify new sales leads and penetrate target markets
• Ensure brand integrity, client satisfaction, and alignment with company values
• Manage expenses and contribute to profitability and sustainable growth
• Uphold health, safety, and workplace compliance standards

🌟 EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Luxury tourism and Africa DMC sales experience ESSENTIAL
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of global travel markets and customer dynamics
• Extensive experience in supplier relationship management
• Exposure to digital and e-commerce sales practices is an advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively within a global team
• Willingness to travel internationally

🎓 QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury inbound travel environment
• At least 2 years’ proven Sales Management experience
• Relevant Degree or Diploma advantageous

✨ Join a leading luxury travel business and help shape exceptional journeys across Africa.