Leading Travel Company with a beautiful portfolio of luxury cruises is seeking an experience Agency Sales Manager to continue the growth of this established travel brand to their travel agent partners. If you are an experienced Trade Sales Manager for a Tour Operator, seeking a new brand to represent in the North of England, this is your next position! With an overall package circa £48k pa (basic, car & bonus) this is a Business Development role not to be missed!

In this exciting role, you'll partner with our internal teams to shape engaging sales strategies, develop eye-catching promotions, and support key growth initiatives. You'll also get the chance to host and attend overseas conferences and events, representing the company and building valuable connections across the industry. A flexible approach to working hours is important, as some evening and weekend work may be needed. If you're ready for a fun, fast-paced role where you can truly make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

What will I be doing?

• Drive sales plans to increase revenue
• Develop partner campaigns and analyze trends to adjust strategy
• Manage account marketing budgets
• Train and support partners to increase knowledge and performance
• Build strong client relationships and pursue new business opportunities
• Represent the brand at events and conferences
• Monitor sales performance and provide weekly updates
• Maintain accurate Salesforce data and use reporting to set priorities
• Strengthen internal relationships and support wider partner needs

What is in it for me?

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Holiday buy scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

Fam trips

Staff discounts

Family and friends' discounts

Regular social events

Death in service cover

Experience required

• Solid experience of working within Account Management, Business Development within the travel industry
• Experience of working within a luxury travel brand
• Ability to maintain strong relationships, whilst also training and supporting partners
• Experience in creating and implementing strategic sales
• Experience of using CRM systems such as Salesforce to manage, track and report specific data
• Confident in presenting at industry trade shows and events

INTERESTED?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV! For any further information please call 0161 923 6120 email gemma@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk If this role is not quite right, but you have Travel Industry experience and are keen to find a new opportunity, please do send your CV, we may have something else that could be perfect for you! Know someone else who might be interested in Travel Industry opportunities? Please share our details!