Sales Manager
Published | October 2, 2023 |
Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
Category | Management |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
Our client an online travel company based in Waterfront Cape Town, South Africa. They build and own online travel platforms and brands, loved by thousands of customers every day. The team is passionate about delivering the best travel experiences, enabled by technology and industry-leading customer service.
Qualifications And Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a relevant industry experience.
• Proven track record of at least 2 years in sales management, preferably in the travel, real estate, or hospitality industries.
Requirements
• Strong experience building and maintaining business relationships, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate and close deals.
• Excellent communication skills (Afrikaans & English), both written and verbal.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and remotely manage a telephonic sales team.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to increase the number of properties listings on our platform.
• Build and manage a telephonic sales team to achieve specific targets.
• Identify and target key vacation rental agencies to build relationships and expand our network.
• Set clear performance targets for your sales team, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing team to align sales with promotional activities and seasonal campaigns.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation.
• Monitor competitor activity and industry developments to ensure our offerings remain competitive and relevant.