Sales Manager Tourism

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this role is to lead growth initiatives and expand the international footprint through a hunter mentality.

POSITION INFO:

Sales Manager Tourism
Lead growth initiatives and expand the international footprint for a travel company.
Black Heath, Cape Town | Salary: R30, 000 - R45, 000

About Our Client
The company operates in the tourism and travel industry. It focuses on international trade, global travel trends, and distribution channels through travel shows and partnerships.

The Role: Sales Manager Tourism
The purpose of this role is to lead growth initiatives and expand the international footprint through a hunter mentality. It contributes to the business by identifying and securing new opportunities, building relationships with international agents, and driving direct sales through proactive outreach. The main focus areas include sales leadership, international trade presence, and marketing strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize proven experience in a sales and marketing role within the tourism or travel industry.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and strategic outreach.
• Plan, attend, and represent the business at international travel shows, trade fairs, and roadshows.
• Build and maintain relationships with international agents, tour operators, and travel partners.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and market share.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Drive integrated marketing campaigns aligned with sales objectives.
• Track sales performance, pipeline activity, and conversion metrics.

About You

• Proven experience in a sales and marketing role within the tourism or travel industry.
• Strong track record of generating new business and meeting revenue targets.
• Hands-on experience attending international travel shows.
• Confident cold caller with the ability to open doors and close deals.
• Entrepreneurial, energetic, and highly self-motivated.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Willingness to travel internationally with a valid passport.
• Language skills or foreign language proficiency is an advantage.