Travel Team Manager Middle East and Africa (AR0901)

Our client is an awarding tour operator who specialise in creating bespoke tailormade luxury itineraries to worldwide destinations.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Travel Team Manager to manage and support a team of travel specialists for the Africa and Middle East region.

As The Travel Team Manager, you will be responsible for sales performance within your region through the effective leadership, support and motivation of your sales team in your region to achieve sales targets, supervising and assisting in the daily work of the sales team to maximise conversion rates.

To be considered, candidates must have previous team management experience within the travel industry with exceptional travel product knowledge of the Africa and Middle East region.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis - South West London

Travel Team Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

Efficient and supportive management of all members of your sales team.

Weekly one-to-one with travel specialists to discuss sales team performance and propose strategies and solutions.

Develop personalised coaching strategies to support each team member's growth.

Working closely with the Senior Management team on overall strategy planning for your region including budgeting and forecasting, and regular reporting.

Ongoing monitoring of your region to ensure it is delivering on the agreed strategy and KPIs. This will include input into quarterly board reports.

Running the recruitment process for your region and planning the onboarding for new starters to ensure that all relevant training is provided.

Carrying out appraisals for your direct reports.

Travel Team Manager Experience Required:

Previous team management experience within the travel industry is essential

Passion and product knowledge of Africa and Middle East

Strong understanding of commercial operations within the travel industry

Proven track record of managing a high performing sales team.

Ability to deliver high quality results in a timely fashion

A proven track record of excellence in personal sales and service

Travel Team Manager Salary and Benefits:

Competitive Base Salary + Commission OTE £60,000

23 days annual leave, increasing one day per full year of service up to 30 days

Comprehensive bonus and incentive schemes

Private medical insurance

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Travel insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity policy

Enhanced paternity policy

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working policy, including annual 'workation' (work from

abroad) allowance

Regular social events and employee development initiatives

To apply for this Travel Team Manager, please email your CV and a member of the team will be contact to discuss your application.