Passionate and dedicated team player with an entrepreneurial mindset who is ready for a challenge. From a strong Sales, Business Development, Presentation background in Luxury travel, Finance and Insurance – and a motivation to increase knowledge and experience while encouraging others to do the same.
• Establishment of productive working relationships within the retail travel network while on company business
• Accurate reporting and surveillance of the marketplace, including feedback and information gathering on competitors • On site attendance of travel shows, sales conferences, preferred partner conferences, evening and morning seminars to promote brand awareness and sales for the company.
• Oversee the ‘best use' expenditure of the territory sales budget linked to increasing sales.
• Actively research, qualify and secure group sales through all Scenic Group brands.
• Set and attend meetings with in-state head offices of preferred relationships.
• Instigate and motivate special promotions at state level, working in conjunction with retail groups.
• Escort agent familiarisation trips/educationals as ‘key person' representative for the company.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on sales figures vs. budgets and recommendations on increasing sales activity .
Excellent presenter
Ability to undertake multiple tasks
Ability to work to deadlines
Demonstrated sales ability
Ability to produce and analyse sales reports
Proficient time management skills
Self-motivated,
Cold Calling
An ability to work ‘unconventional’ hours including weekends & evening travel obligations and early morning agent training
Knowledge of travel industry
Extensive travel worldwide
Relationships and networking expertise in the travel trade and tourism industry
Ability to be flexible
Rapport Building skills
Outgoing, friendly demeanour