Asst.Travel Trade Sales Manager

Sofitel Luxury Hotels

Qualifications ;

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience in Travel Trade Sales .
• Experience in handling the reservation requests coming from the Travel Agencies  
• Ability to have agressive sales calls in the market as well as having regular ENTs with the Travel Trade partners
• Creating Strategies , Promotions and Campaigns in maximizing Leisure Business  .
• Meeting the Leisure Business Revenue Annual Budget targets.
• Knowledge of Leisure market ( Local & İnternational Travel Agencies , Tour Operators & B2B WHL partners )  
• Having a comprehensive Account Database of Travel Trade partners .  
• Knowledge of using Opera program
• Complete understanding of pricing policies  
• Must be able to convey information clearly
• High energy level, self-motivated, articulate and presentable.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• A team player and able to communicate with a positive attitude towards team and guest,
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be fluent in English
• Effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
• Previous experience in sales role with the ability to close a sale
• Self-motivated,
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Outgoing and enthusiastic personalty.
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