Hybrid Travel Trade Sales Director

4 days ago


South West London, United Kingdom Platinum Travel Recruitment Ltd Full time

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Travel Trade Sales Director** to join a successful travel company based in London, hybrid working model.

**Travel Trade Sales Director Duties**:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive trade sales strategy for EMEA to drive revenue growth and market share.
- GSA Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with General Sales Agents (GSAs) to ensure effective distribution and representation of the cruises in the region.
- Sales Team Leadership: Manage and lead a regional sales team to effectively penetrate the market.
- Sales Performance Management: Monitor and analyse sales performance metrics for the managed territories, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee marketing activities in the regions, collaborating with local partners to localize collateral as needed.
- Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to inform sales and marketing strategies.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Proven experience in trade sales within the travel or cruise industry is key.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus) or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of the EMEA travel market and distribution channels.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.

Generous salary, bonus, travel perks, hybrid working model, career development and many other benefits are on offer.

**Salary**: Up to £113,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Private dental insurance
- Store discount
- Transport links
- Work from home

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

**Experience**:

- Travel director: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person



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