Industry: Financial Services
Experience: 5+ Years
Salary: ₹45,000 – ₹80,000 per month
Locations: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to drive the Holidays business across the assigned zone. The role involves leading the local sales team, developing retail and corporate client relationships, generating business leads, and achieving sales and booking targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the local Holiday Sales team to achieve business targets.
- Drive lead generation and maximize lead-to-booking conversions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail and corporate clients.
- Monitor daily sales performance and implement corrective actions when required.
- Collaborate with the Product Team to develop competitive holiday packages.
- Identify new market opportunities and develop suitable holiday segments.
- Represent the company at travel fairs, exhibitions, holiday expos, and promotional events.
- Drive local marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify business opportunities.
- Prepare sales reports and track branch-level leads, conversions, and performance.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a similar Holiday/Travel Sales role.
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Travel & Tourism.
- Valid IATA certification is mandatory.
- Hands-on experience with CRS/GDS applications such as Galileo, Amadeus, etc., will be an added advantage.
- Robust sales, leadership, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
- Good knowledge of the Travel & Holidays business and market trends.
Key Skills:
Holiday Sales | Travel Sales | Business Development | Team Management | Lead Generation | Lead Conversion | Corporate Sales | Retail Sales | Client Relationship Management | Travel & Tourism | IATA | GDS | CRS | Amadeus | Galileo | Market Development