Full job descriptionGroup Tours Sales Manager required for this pioneering adventure travel company. 12-month fixed term contract. 40K basic salary plus 20K OTE (paid from month 1 based on current team performance) London-based with 2 days in the office per week and 3 from home.

Responsibilities
*Lead and develop a Group Tours Sales team, ensuring revenue goals are consistently achieved.
*Coach staff on pipeline control, conversion, customer service and professional growth.
*Monitor quotations and bookings for accuracy, profitability and payment status.
*Deliver sales training while improving internal procedures, systems and team efficiency.
*Support the development of Group Tour extensions and bespoke Private Journeys.
*Manage rotas, distribute enquiries and provide cover for the Tailor-made Sales Manager when needed.
*Conduct performance reviews and contribute to employee development.
*Work with sustainability colleagues on responsible tourism, carbon reduction, plastic reduction and B Corp initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required
*Successful sales leadership experience within the travel sector.
*At least two years in a senior travel-sales position.
*Strong people-management, coaching and target-delivery abilities.
*Good destination knowledge and understanding of travel itineraries.
*Excellent planning, organisation, communication and attention to detail.
*Strong customer-service skills and confidence working independently.
*Understanding of adventure-travel customers.
*Commitment to ethical and sustainable tourism.
*Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM technology and tour-operation systems.
*Genuine passion for travel and creating high-quality customer experiences.
If you would like to apply for this fixed term Sales Manager role please send your CV to ASAP. Interviews first 2 weeks of September.