Corporate Sales Executive - Travel

CornerStone Staffing - Our client, a big player in the online travel agency space, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Corporate Sales Executive - Travel
Job Location: Lagos
Job category: Sales - Account Management

Job Description

• This role is ideal for a travel professional with sales experience within a travel agent or a tour operator, seeking career development and something a little different. Reap the benefits and utilise your existing travel experience!

Responsibilities

• Converting enquiries to bookings to exceed targets and earn commission
• Supporting senior managers with ad hoc projects
• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients
• Communicating with clients to understand their travel needs
• Preparing tailor made proposals
• Develop, build, and manage a client base of corporate accounts
• Target new and existing B2B accounts
• Attend networking events with PR/Marketing team and Follow up on leads generated from the events

Education and Experience

• Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business or relevant field
• 3 - 5 years experience selling travel packages to B2B
• Ability to present, persuade and communicate effectively

• Candidates with personal travel experience will be preferred
• Exemplary sales skills and customer oriented approach
• Well versed in various areas of travel (domestic/international, business/holidays, group/individual etc)

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand client's needs and present solutions
• Understanding of market and product