Job Title: Sales Manager – Tours (India & International)

Location: Trivandrum

Qualification: Graduation with 2 years of relevant work experience

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Manager – Tours to lead and expand our domestic and international tour package sales. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry, particularly in selling tour packages, and will possess excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. This role involves developing sales strategies, building relationships with clients, and driving revenue growth in both domestic and international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the sales efforts for tour packages (domestic and international), targeting individual travellers, groups, and corporate clients.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market reach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, travel agents, corporate clients, and other key partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by understanding customer needs and trends in the travel industry.
• Create attractive and competitive tour packages, in collaboration with the operations and product teams, to appeal to a variety of customer segments.
• Handle inquiries, negotiate contracts, and close deals with prospective clients for both India and international tours.
• Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring client satisfaction from initial contact to post-tour follow-ups.
• Monitor sales performance and prepare regular reports on sales metrics, trends, and forecasts.
• Stay up-to-date on travel trends, regulations, and competitive offerings to refine sales strategies.
• Attend travel fairs, exhibitions, and networking events to promote the company and its offerings.
• Lead and motivate the sales team, providing guidance and support to achieve their individual and team targets.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sales Manager in the travel industry, particularly in selling domestic and international tour packages.
• Strong knowledge of travel destinations, itineraries, and market trends for both India and international tours.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and sales skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing a sales team.
• Proficient in CRM and sales reporting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, tourism, or a related field (preferred).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes when required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives and commissions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Travel perks and discounts on company tours.