Head of Sales, Travel, UK

TL;DR

Head of Sales, Travel, UK: Overseeing all travel sales activities across the UK market and leading a team of four Sales Managers with an accent on achieving revenue targets and commercial strategy. Focus on managing existing accounts, business development, strategic opportunities with cruise operators, airlines, OTAs, tour operators, and tourist boards.

Location: London, UK (onsite)

Company

Global travel media platform offering deals and experiences to members and club members across Europe and the US.

What you will do

• Lead and inspire a high-performing travel sales team of four Sales Managers in a fast-paced environment
• Manage portfolio of existing accounts and drive business development for new opportunities
• Develop strategic sales with cruise operators, airlines, OTAs, tour operators, and tourist boards
• Work closely with General Manager on commercial strategy, budgeting, and key metrics reporting
• Coach, train, and set goals for Sales Managers to meet quarterly revenue targets
• Collaborate with Production and Publishing teams for efficient pitch-to-publish process and revenue maximization

Requirements

• Fluent in English
• 8-10 years relevant sales experience in travel industry, ideally media, advertising, or digital publishing
• Sales leadership, team development, and performance management experience
• Highly familiar with Salesforce and online CRM tools for sales activities, reporting, and forecasting
• Strong planning, execution of online sales strategies, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinker with commercial acumen, degree educated

Nice to have

• Knowledge of online travel, subscription, or media publishing industry
• Experience building relationships with senior travel industry stakeholders

Culture & Benefits

• Work with global team across Europe and US, flat hierarchies for entrepreneurial environment
• hirify.global Experience: annual travel deal, extra vacation days, and travel budget
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Employee awards recognizing achievements
• Values: leading by example, warm heart, cool head, working hands