Area Sales Manager
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£38k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Are you an experienced Agency Sales Manager / Business Development Manager within the Travel Industry, or Senior Sales experience and looking for that next step? Do you have a proven trach record nurturing / building trade partnerships? Keen to secure a role a role out on the road? We have the role for you!!!
We are working with a reputable London based Tour Operator who are looking for an experience field-based Business Development Manager to join their team!
You will be responsible for maximising the sales potential within your designated geographic territory by fostering and developing strong relationships with this companies retail agent partners. With a passion for premium and luxury travel, you will effectively connect with your business partners, whilst confidently executing your sales plan and achieve passenger objectives/goals and sales targets.
As the success-driven Business Development Manager, you are the elegant, energetic and ambassador of our brand values and ethos to the travel industry, to our consumer travellers and guests, and internal/external stakeholders.
The job:
Develop and drive sales with core B2B accounts.
Identifying key B2B growth markets, categories and prospects that align with the company national marketing/sales objectives, travel agent specialists, professional associations, strategic media partners, digital/social influencers, affiliate marketing partners
Under the supervision of the sales department management, implement innovative sales and marketing plans with our respective guests in mind using customised approaches and strategies
Nurture and grow sales from the region with a key focus on the ringfenced 3rd party retail agent accounts.
Strengthen relationships and achieve growth with key B2B accounts through regular contact and informative updates with respect to their productivity and progress through focused analyses of Salesforce data; offer assistance when appropriate to encourage achievement of goals set
Provide product training opportunities through regular trainings, client presentations, Travel Showcase inspiration presentations, product information sessions and ongoing website and e-Learning strategies; escort familiarisation trips for travel agents as required
Ensure that marketing collateral is utilized to its fullest potential; ensure that the brand has prominent placement in key B2B account agencies.
Under the supervision of the sales team management, facilitate trade and consumer shows/events and participate where beneficial. Continually identify new shows/events that would add value
Stay abreast of competitor performance and positioning in designated territories and stay updated on the company trends within the industry. Provide feedback to management team with respect to trends and opportunities
Maintain accurate records of sales activities in Salesforce daily; record trainings, appointments, tasks, customer feedback and other sales activities in a timely manner. Utilise
Salesforce reports to provide useful information to B2B partners in regular sales calls and in regular e-mail communication
Attend and participate in national and international conferences where appropriate
Manage any applicable territory budget & joint marketing funds in the best cost-effective way, being mindful of established policies and ROIOther duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
Experience within a Business Development / Partnership / Agency Sales role within the Travel Industry
Effective management to deliver ROI and as demonstrated by sales growth
Proven knowledge and experience with the Premium and Luxury B2B markets, with innovative ideas on persuasive relationship building and sales development techniques
Familiarity, understanding and experience with social media and digital brand marketing
Ability to deliver effective presentations, engage as a trustworthy and nurturing individual, and represent the company professionally and with brand tonality at internal and external event
Able to target and achieve regional benchmarks in support of national and global growth objectives. Set personal goals, demonstrate positive and collaborative energy to opportunity, create sense of responsiveness and urgency in others, and meet deadlines to achieve deliverablesThe package:
Salary - £38,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) + uncapped commission scheme
Experience our premium products with familiarisation trips
Car allowance
4 week's annual leave per year (excluding UK bank holidays) plus a bonus week if requirements are met
Paid Parental Leave
EAP - Uprise wellbeing program
Ongoing career development opportunities
Highly engaged team and great company cultureInterested?
Please click APPLY or contact (url removed)
We are working with a reputable London based Tour Operator who are looking for an experience field-based Business Development Manager to join their team!
You will be responsible for maximising the sales potential within your designated geographic territory by fostering and developing strong relationships with this companies retail agent partners. With a passion for premium and luxury travel, you will effectively connect with your business partners, whilst confidently executing your sales plan and achieve passenger objectives/goals and sales targets.
As the success-driven Business Development Manager, you are the elegant, energetic and ambassador of our brand values and ethos to the travel industry, to our consumer travellers and guests, and internal/external stakeholders.
The job:
Develop and drive sales with core B2B accounts.
Identifying key B2B growth markets, categories and prospects that align with the company national marketing/sales objectives, travel agent specialists, professional associations, strategic media partners, digital/social influencers, affiliate marketing partners
Under the supervision of the sales department management, implement innovative sales and marketing plans with our respective guests in mind using customised approaches and strategies
Nurture and grow sales from the region with a key focus on the ringfenced 3rd party retail agent accounts.
Strengthen relationships and achieve growth with key B2B accounts through regular contact and informative updates with respect to their productivity and progress through focused analyses of Salesforce data; offer assistance when appropriate to encourage achievement of goals set
Provide product training opportunities through regular trainings, client presentations, Travel Showcase inspiration presentations, product information sessions and ongoing website and e-Learning strategies; escort familiarisation trips for travel agents as required
Ensure that marketing collateral is utilized to its fullest potential; ensure that the brand has prominent placement in key B2B account agencies.
Under the supervision of the sales team management, facilitate trade and consumer shows/events and participate where beneficial. Continually identify new shows/events that would add value
Stay abreast of competitor performance and positioning in designated territories and stay updated on the company trends within the industry. Provide feedback to management team with respect to trends and opportunities
Maintain accurate records of sales activities in Salesforce daily; record trainings, appointments, tasks, customer feedback and other sales activities in a timely manner. Utilise
Salesforce reports to provide useful information to B2B partners in regular sales calls and in regular e-mail communication
Attend and participate in national and international conferences where appropriate
Manage any applicable territory budget & joint marketing funds in the best cost-effective way, being mindful of established policies and ROIOther duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
Experience within a Business Development / Partnership / Agency Sales role within the Travel Industry
Effective management to deliver ROI and as demonstrated by sales growth
Proven knowledge and experience with the Premium and Luxury B2B markets, with innovative ideas on persuasive relationship building and sales development techniques
Familiarity, understanding and experience with social media and digital brand marketing
Ability to deliver effective presentations, engage as a trustworthy and nurturing individual, and represent the company professionally and with brand tonality at internal and external event
Able to target and achieve regional benchmarks in support of national and global growth objectives. Set personal goals, demonstrate positive and collaborative energy to opportunity, create sense of responsiveness and urgency in others, and meet deadlines to achieve deliverablesThe package:
Salary - £38,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) + uncapped commission scheme
Experience our premium products with familiarisation trips
Car allowance
4 week's annual leave per year (excluding UK bank holidays) plus a bonus week if requirements are met
Paid Parental Leave
EAP - Uprise wellbeing program
Ongoing career development opportunities
Highly engaged team and great company cultureInterested?
Please click APPLY or contact (url removed)
Reference: 225304204
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Area Sales Manager
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£38k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Are you an experienced Agency Sales Manager / Business Development Manager within the Travel Industry, or Senior Sales experience and looking for that next step? Do you have a proven trach record nurturing / building trade partnerships? Keen to secure a role a role out on the road? We have the role for you!!!
We are working with a reputable London based Tour Operator who are looking for an experience field-based Business Development Manager to join their team!
You will be responsible for maximising the sales potential within your designated geographic territory by fostering and developing strong relationships with this companies retail agent partners. With a passion for premium and luxury travel, you will effectively connect with your business partners, whilst confidently executing your sales plan and achieve passenger objectives/goals and sales targets.
As the success-driven Business Development Manager, you are the elegant, energetic and ambassador of our brand values and ethos to the travel industry, to our consumer travellers and guests, and internal/external stakeholders.
The job:
Develop and drive sales with core B2B accounts.
Identifying key B2B growth markets, categories and prospects that align with the company national marketing/sales objectives, travel agent specialists, professional associations, strategic media partners, digital/social influencers, affiliate marketing partners
Under the supervision of the sales department management, implement innovative sales and marketing plans with our respective guests in mind using customised approaches and strategies
Nurture and grow sales from the region with a key focus on the ringfenced 3rd party retail agent accounts.
Strengthen relationships and achieve growth with key B2B accounts through regular contact and informative updates with respect to their productivity and progress through focused analyses of Salesforce data; offer assistance when appropriate to encourage achievement of goals set
Provide product training opportunities through regular trainings, client presentations, Travel Showcase inspiration presentations, product information sessions and ongoing website and e-Learning strategies; escort familiarisation trips for travel agents as required
Ensure that marketing collateral is utilized to its fullest potential; ensure that the brand has prominent placement in key B2B account agencies.
Under the supervision of the sales team management, facilitate trade and consumer shows/events and participate where beneficial. Continually identify new shows/events that would add value
Stay abreast of competitor performance and positioning in designated territories and stay updated on the company trends within the industry. Provide feedback to management team with respect to trends and opportunities
Maintain accurate records of sales activities in Salesforce daily; record trainings, appointments, tasks, customer feedback and other sales activities in a timely manner. Utilise
Salesforce reports to provide useful information to B2B partners in regular sales calls and in regular e-mail communication
Attend and participate in national and international conferences where appropriate
Manage any applicable territory budget & joint marketing funds in the best cost-effective way, being mindful of established policies and ROIOther duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
Experience within a Business Development / Partnership / Agency Sales role within the Travel Industry
Effective management to deliver ROI and as demonstrated by sales growth
Proven knowledge and experience with the Premium and Luxury B2B markets, with innovative ideas on persuasive relationship building and sales development techniques
Familiarity, understanding and experience with social media and digital brand marketing
Ability to deliver effective presentations, engage as a trustworthy and nurturing individual, and represent the company professionally and with brand tonality at internal and external event
Able to target and achieve regional benchmarks in support of national and global growth objectives. Set personal goals, demonstrate positive and collaborative energy to opportunity, create sense of responsiveness and urgency in others, and meet deadlines to achieve deliverablesThe package:
Salary - £38,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) + uncapped commission scheme
Experience our premium products with familiarisation trips
Car allowance
4 week's annual leave per year (excluding UK bank holidays) plus a bonus week if requirements are met
Paid Parental Leave
EAP - Uprise wellbeing program
Ongoing career development opportunities
Highly engaged team and great company cultureInterested?
Please click APPLY or contact (url removed)
We are working with a reputable London based Tour Operator who are looking for an experience field-based Business Development Manager to join their team!
You will be responsible for maximising the sales potential within your designated geographic territory by fostering and developing strong relationships with this companies retail agent partners. With a passion for premium and luxury travel, you will effectively connect with your business partners, whilst confidently executing your sales plan and achieve passenger objectives/goals and sales targets.
As the success-driven Business Development Manager, you are the elegant, energetic and ambassador of our brand values and ethos to the travel industry, to our consumer travellers and guests, and internal/external stakeholders.
The job:
Develop and drive sales with core B2B accounts.
Identifying key B2B growth markets, categories and prospects that align with the company national marketing/sales objectives, travel agent specialists, professional associations, strategic media partners, digital/social influencers, affiliate marketing partners
Under the supervision of the sales department management, implement innovative sales and marketing plans with our respective guests in mind using customised approaches and strategies
Nurture and grow sales from the region with a key focus on the ringfenced 3rd party retail agent accounts.
Strengthen relationships and achieve growth with key B2B accounts through regular contact and informative updates with respect to their productivity and progress through focused analyses of Salesforce data; offer assistance when appropriate to encourage achievement of goals set
Provide product training opportunities through regular trainings, client presentations, Travel Showcase inspiration presentations, product information sessions and ongoing website and e-Learning strategies; escort familiarisation trips for travel agents as required
Ensure that marketing collateral is utilized to its fullest potential; ensure that the brand has prominent placement in key B2B account agencies.
Under the supervision of the sales team management, facilitate trade and consumer shows/events and participate where beneficial. Continually identify new shows/events that would add value
Stay abreast of competitor performance and positioning in designated territories and stay updated on the company trends within the industry. Provide feedback to management team with respect to trends and opportunities
Maintain accurate records of sales activities in Salesforce daily; record trainings, appointments, tasks, customer feedback and other sales activities in a timely manner. Utilise
Salesforce reports to provide useful information to B2B partners in regular sales calls and in regular e-mail communication
Attend and participate in national and international conferences where appropriate
Manage any applicable territory budget & joint marketing funds in the best cost-effective way, being mindful of established policies and ROIOther duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
Experience within a Business Development / Partnership / Agency Sales role within the Travel Industry
Effective management to deliver ROI and as demonstrated by sales growth
Proven knowledge and experience with the Premium and Luxury B2B markets, with innovative ideas on persuasive relationship building and sales development techniques
Familiarity, understanding and experience with social media and digital brand marketing
Ability to deliver effective presentations, engage as a trustworthy and nurturing individual, and represent the company professionally and with brand tonality at internal and external event
Able to target and achieve regional benchmarks in support of national and global growth objectives. Set personal goals, demonstrate positive and collaborative energy to opportunity, create sense of responsiveness and urgency in others, and meet deadlines to achieve deliverablesThe package:
Salary - £38,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) + uncapped commission scheme
Experience our premium products with familiarisation trips
Car allowance
4 week's annual leave per year (excluding UK bank holidays) plus a bonus week if requirements are met
Paid Parental Leave
EAP - Uprise wellbeing program
Ongoing career development opportunities
Highly engaged team and great company cultureInterested?
Please click APPLY or contact (url removed)
Reference: 225304204
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