The role of the Vista Sales Manager for Trade West and Cruise is to drive performance and sales through destination-specific sales teams, working closely with the Trade West and Cruise Product Managers to achieve the Vista sales and product mix strategy. This position is based in our Sunderland head office.
Main Responsibilities
1. Inspiring and leading sales team leaders to meet and exceed sales targets.
2. Conduct meaningful 1-2-1 sessions with team leaders and sales agents; include coaching and development plans and work with individuals to improve performance.
3. Create a high-energy and high-performing sales environment driving optimal results by engaging with the team, using team meetings, buzz sessions, and incentives.
4. Completion and updating of weekly and monthly sales trackers, dashboards, reporting on Vista sales performance; taking accountability for team results.
5. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all Vista products and processes as well as monitoring industry best practices and competitor activity.
6. Uphold a positive, supportive, and engaging leadership style when communicating and rolling out changes/updates or driving new initiatives.
7. Work closely with internal departments, providing 360 feedback on any ongoing marketing campaigns, incentives, and initiatives.
8. Responsible for driving a positive staff retention rate and improving employee tenure.
9. Responsible for delivering high scores on employee engagement surveys.
10. Working to tight deadlines and delivering reports in a timely manner.
11. Contribute positively to the team and success of the company.
12. Lead by example by demonstrating our SMILE values at all times.
What We Are Looking For:
1. Previous experience as a sales manager in the Travel Industry with a proven track record in consistently meeting and exceeding targets.
2. Committed to continuous learning and self-development.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Strong presentation and influencing skills.
5. Demonstrates the ability to work well with others at all levels throughout the organisation.
6. Proven ability to drive sales results through following end-to-end processes.
7. Strong business sense and industry expertise.
8. Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.
Our Values
Our SMILE values are embedded in our company and ensure our teams work strongly together. You and all of our colleagues will ensure that the Hays Travel values are demonstrated at all times:
1. Supportive
2. Motivational
3. Innovative
4. Loyal
5. Excellent
General
1. To undertake any other duties that fall into the job criteria.
2. To conform with all company policies and procedures including Health & Safety.
3. To treat all employees, customers, and suppliers with dignity and respect.
4. This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the post but simply reflects the key areas involved.
Hays Travel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all colleagues. As an accredited employer provider of apprenticeships, we undertake basic checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety of our apprentices for relevant roles.
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