Description:
Are you a globally-minded salesperson with a powerful network in luxury travel trade?We are expanding our team and were looking for an exceptional International Sales Manager to take charge of a portfolio of key international markets building long-term relationships, driving revenue, and elevating our brand presence worldwide. This is your opportunity to manage a high-impact portfolio, shape tailored strategies per market and per agent and position our brand at the top of global travel wish lists.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a market owner across several regions, you will:
Design and implement sales strategies for each assigned international market balancing high-level planning with ground-level relationship activation. Develop agent-specific plans including revenue goals, booking patterns, seasonal trends, and marketing opportunities. Build and deepen relationships with top-performing agents, tour operators, DMCs, and luxury travel networks. Drive performance with ongoing revenue reviews, sales optimisation tactics, and detailed market insights. Host and coordinate high-conversion Fam trips, site inspections, and international workshops to keep partners connected to our product. Collaborate across teams aligning with regional sales, reservations, and marketing to ensure a unified global strategy. REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
58 years experience in international hospitality sales, ideally within luxury lodges, boutique hotels, or premium travel products. A strong international network and an understanding of how to activate it. A proven track record of delivering revenue growth via the global travel trade. The ability to balance strategic vision and analytical thinking with exceptional interpersonal skills. Experience with trade show representation, incentive program management, and digital collaboration campaigns. Confidence in managing multiple markets, each with their own tempo, trends, and agent profiles. This role is perfect if you:
Love the challenge of managing a diverse international portfolio and tailoring your approach by market. Excel at building trust and influence in the international travel trade space. Thrive in a high-autonomy, high-accountability role with measurable commercial impact. Are energised by both the on-the-ground engagement and big-picture planning. MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE TEAM
Excellent attention to detail. Guest focus philosophy, living the brand and driving the experience. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication. Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control. Excellent time management and self-discipline, interperso
01 Jul 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za