Overview
We have a brand new and fantastic opportunity for an experienced travel sales manager to join an established and expanding travel agency / call centre based in the Leeds area.
This is a hands on sales role in which the successful candidate will be responsible for their own sales, in addition to the day to day management of the travel sales team, ensuring all sales targets are achieved.
This is a full-time position with working hours from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend or Saturday shifts and the flexibility to work from home when needed. Free on-site parking is available.
On offer is a competitive salary plus bonus and excellent benefits package inc. one week complimentary holiday overseas and fabulous company events, so if this role is of interest to you, please apply online.
We have relationships with Succeed Recruitment Solutions for pay ranges. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
* Oversee a small call centre team, ensuring sales targets are met or exceeded across multiple channels, including sales calls, web enquiries, social media platforms and group bookings.
* Lead by example, demonstrating exceptional sales, mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
* Manage administrative staff responsible for invoicing, ticketing, and customer correspondence.
* Develop sales activities targeting the local community through leaflets, adverts, brochures, and by attending events and fairs.
* Work closely with the Marketing Manager to build a loyal customer base through innovative retention strategies and initiatives.
* Contribute fresh ideas to help drive the business forward, ensuring our client maintains a competitive edge in the market.
* Provide an exceptional, personalised service by utilising excellent product knowledge and effectively matching customer needs and requirements.
* Deliver sales targets by maximising profit and potential sales opportunities at all times whilst offering an exceptional and personalised service.
Qualifications / Skills
* Managerial experience gained within a similar travel sales role.
* The ability to work to and focus on sales targets.
* Ability to lead by example and possess excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
* Strong attention to detail and to be able to work in a busy environment, working under pressure.
* PC literate and ability to use reservations and website booking systems to download and process bookings.
Benefits
Competitive salary plus bonus and excellent benefits package including one week complimentary overseas holiday and company events.
How to apply
Please apply online. Not for you? Then please visit our website to view the other exciting roles we have available.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Sales | Industries: Travel Arrangements
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