Group Travel Client Account Manager / New Business Executive
Employment Type:
Permanent
Location:
Berkshire - South East, United Kingdom, Windsor
Salary:
£25,000 - £35,000 inc OTE
Advertiser:
Veenus Hotels & Travel
Posted:
29 Oct 2008
Ref:
TLJ-Sales
Languages:
1 language required
French
German
Spanish
Job Description
Are you looking for the biggest challenge in your working life?
The Veenus Group comprises one of the UKs leading hotel marketing and trading companies, servicing international groups in the leisure and tourism sector and a fast growing next generation web solution provider.
Hotel Marketing and Trading
We operate a very energetic and lively trading environment and deal with world class brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn and Thistle hotels.
New Media
Our solutions are designed to make companies more profitable through web solutions, web based marketing applications, custom web designs, hosting, maintenance and search engine optimisation.
We are looking for a Group Travel Client Account Manager / New Business Executive to trade hotel bedrooms and packages within the exciting leisure and tourism industry, selling to new and existing markets in the UK, Europe and North America.
Responsibilities of the Group Travel Client Account Manager / New Business Executive will include:
Identifying & generating sales from new and existing markets/clients
Evaluating hotels in the UK and Europe to our meticulous standards
Public relations and customer liaison
Co-ordinating promotional activity
Preserving/enhancing our brand
Applicants for this position must have:
At least 2 years high performance sales and business development experience
A first class customer care ethos
A smart and professional business manner
A continuous improvement philosophy
Astute negotiation skills
Excellent written and oral communication
Natural problem solving skills
High stamina to effectively operate in a fast moving environment
Strong eye for detail
You will benefit from:
an excellent working environment
private health cover
annual salary review
discounts in luxury hotels
discounts for leisure attractions including London theatre productions
excellent scope for personal development
At least one European language, especially French, German or Spanish are very desirable.
***Please ensure you meet all the requirements listed on the advert as only candidates who are suitably qualified will be considered***
Due to the nature of this position, the recruiter has requested to restrict applications by locationOnly candidates in the UK