Sales Executive - Travel News
Job Description:
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Sales Executive with experience in the travel industry and a demonstrated history of success in new business sales.
The ideal candidate is a hunter someone who thrives on the challenge of identifying and securing new clients while uncovering untapped business opportunities.
As a hunter, you will be responsible for prospecting, cold calling, and securing new business. You should excel in lead generation and qualification, possess high energy levels and stamina, and be ambitious with a strong focus on driving revenue growth
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify and secure new clients to drive business growth.
- Prospect and cold call to uncover new business opportunities.
- Generate and qualify leads effectively.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
- Meet ambitious revenue goals and contribute to overall business success.
- Continuously sharpen sales skills and stay updated with industry trends.
- Utilize CRM tools to manage client relationships and track sales activities.
- Demonstrate digital savviness to adapt to modern sales processes.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Passion for sales.
- Willingness to sharpen skills for success.
- Self-confidence and an adventurous, can-do attitude.
- Ability to bring in new business and retain existing clients.
- Capability to plan and execute a sales strategy.
- Own car and valid drivers license.
- Matric essential; tertiary qualification in business or marketing is advantageous.
ADVANTAGEOUS:
- Experience in the travel industry.
- Proven track record in sales, particularly in media sales and/or B2B advertising.
- Proficiency in using a CRM system.
- Digital savviness.
Required Skills:
Sales Strategy CRM Excel New Business Opportunities Cold Calling Lead Generation Energy History Travel Advertising Strategy Marketing Business Sales