Inbound Travel Agent Regional Senior Sales Executive

We're looking for a person who will be handling our online travel packages to the region "middle east and beyond" with a good understanding of combined tours and MICE experience will be a plus. you will handle all inquiries and maintain a healthy followup, the only candidate with a proven record in the tourism industry should apply.

You will be responsible for running the travel outlet and developing strategies to hit or exceed sales targets. You'll typically need to:

• Promote and market the business, sometimes to new or niche markets
• Manage budgets and maintain statistical and financial records
• Sell travel products and tour packages
• Source products and destinations to meet consumer demands for bespoke travel and sustainable tourism
• Deliver and exceed performance and productivity
• Take part in familiarisation visits to new destinations, to gather information on issues and amenities of interest to consumers
• Liaise with travel partners, including hotels, to manage bookings and schedules, often a year in advance
• Deal with customer enquiries and aim to meet their expectations
• Provide sales reports to head office
• Implement alternative and innovative ideas for achieving new business
• Oversee the smooth, efficient running of the business.
• Motivate the sales team to hit and exceed their targets and ensure company profitability
• Meet regularly with team leaders to give them sales figures and plan how they approach their work
• Meet company directors who advise on strategy and find out about any local issues and future trends
• Oversee the recruitment, selection and retention of staff as well as payroll matters and staff training
• Organise incentives, bonus schemes and competitions
• Deal with disciplinary matters and customer complaints.