Africa Travel Sales Manager
Base Salary £42,500 + Commission OTE £65,000 + Benefits
Hybrid - Central London
Our client is a fast-growing luxury travel company who specialise in worldwide bespoke travel itineraries. They create unforgettable tours focused on personalised design, authentic experiences, and responsible travel. Due to growth, they are now seeking a service-led Sales Manager for the Africa Travel team. This is a new role solely focused on sales performance management, reporting directly to the head of department, and creating and nurturing a safe and inclusive environment while developing the sales team's individual skills and enabling them to perform at their best.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates are required to possess previous travel managerial experience working with a luxury product, with a passion and interest in travel. Our client has created an inclusive and diverse working environment and will provide training for the successful candidate as well as implementing a structured career growth plan. This is a hybrid role with the office based in London.
Africa Travel Sales Manager Duties:
1. Empower team members to do their best work through facilitation and coaching, allowing each individual to thrive in their own way.
2. Analyse available data, sales metrics, and team performance to maximize each enquiry and increase performance end-to-end.
3. Work with the Head of Region to increase overall conversion, speed to market, and revenue.
4. Prepare, develop, and support team members through challenges, while identifying and resolving issues within and across teams when/before they occur.
5. Facilitate sales training and call coaching to your team and wider business as needed.
6. Conduct weekly 1-2-1's and call coaching sessions with your team, providing regular feedback and personal growth opportunities.
Africa Travel Sales Manager Experience Required:
1. An experienced team leader or manager (essential).
2. Extensive experience in a luxury sales environment.
3. A passion for luxury travel.
4. Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal.
5. Experience in working to targets and monitoring performance through a CRM.
6. An analytical head for numbers, booking trends, and sales metrics.
7. Dynamic and adaptable to change while not losing targeted focus.
8. Self-aware and approaches each day with a growth mindset.
9. Able to actively listen and demonstrate empathy and self-awareness.
Africa Travel Sales Manager Salary and Benefits:
1. Base Salary of £42,000 + Bonuses.
2. Bonus potential of £15,000 - £20,000.
3. Familiarisation trips.
4. Full training and mental wellbeing support.
5. Structured career and development plan.
6. 25 days annual leave.
7. Flexible working.
8. Hybrid working.
9. Regular social events and incentives.
To apply, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss the role and company.
#J-18808-Ljbffr