Description:
We're Hiring: Sales Manager – Europe & The Southern Hemisphere
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Type: Full-time
Work arrangement: In-office / Global Travel
Who We Are Recruiting For:
Our client is a leading independent safari lodge brand and boutique destination travel company operating in the luxury tourism sector. Known for their iconic properties and purpose-driven approach, they are scaling their operations and investing in strong in-house capability to power their next phase of global growth. With exciting ongoing projects and a focus on expanding core international markets, this is a great opportunity for a professional looking to make a real impact in the high-end travel industry.
Who You Are:
✔ 3+ years of post-degree experience in the tourism or hospitality industries.
✔ A natural storyteller with a proven ability to captivate audiences.
✔ Highly articulate in both the written and spoken word.
✔ A great networker and conversationalist who enjoys the company of others.
✔ Self-confident and empathetic, with the ability to represent the brand with pride.
✔ Continually curious about travel industry trends and distribution channels.
Your Responsibilities:
✔ Grow brand presence and revenue across Europe, Latin America, Australia, and South Africa through dedicated strategic planning.
✔ Steward key trade relationships and reputations, sharing the brand story both in-person and digitally.
✔ Collaborate with the Marketing team to draft copy for sales tools and tailored market offers.
✔ Travel locally and abroad for sales calls and to represent the business at regional and global trade shows.
✔ Support sales teams with in-the-moment decision-making to enhance trade reputation and commercial success.
✔ Maintain the trade database and communication channels to ensure consistent market engagement.
Requirements:
What You Need:
✔ A relevant degree-level qualification.
✔ Well-established relationships with the luxury travel trade, specifically in the Southern Africa Region.
✔ Deep knowledge of Africa through extensive personal travel experience.
✔ Alignment with core values of Ubuntu, Respect, Honesty, Courage, and Joy.
✔ A global mindset and the willingness to travel internationally.
✔ Bonus: Existing relationships in European or other international travel markets.
✔ MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT
Why Join This Team?
✨ Growth & Expansion: Play a pivotal role in expanding one of the continent's leading independent safari brands.
✨ Real Impact: Join a purpose-driven business where your work directly contributes to an impactful travel model
✨ Global Representation: Opportunity to travel the world and represent a premier brand at prestigious global events.
✨ Values-Driven Culture: Work within a team culture defined by Ubuntu, Joy, and mutual respect.
✨ Strategic Influence: Help shape and implement sales strategies supported by a foundation of bold decision-making.
Please submit your CV, a support letter, and a short informal video (no longer than 2 minutes).