Manager and Lead - Travel Agent Sales
Detalhes do emprego
About the company Treebo Hospitality Ventures is India’s most loved brand and one of the largest chains in the budget segment of hospitality. With a network of 850+ hotels across 120+ cities, Treebo offers travellers the unprecedented value proposition of high-quality stays at affordable prices wherever they go. We are proud of putting dignity back into budget travel where earlier the traveller was forced to contend with poor quality and hygiene. Treebo Hospitality Ventures masterfully combines engineering prowess with deep hospitality expertise. Our operational ethos is clear and focused from Treebo Club, an innovative distribution platform and extremely rewarding loyalty programme to Hotel Superhero, a cutting-edge SaaS solution and a comprehensive hotel management software. With a strong technological foundation and a passion for hospitality, THV aims to deliver exceptional experiences across our diverse portfolio. Our range of brands—Itsy Hotels, Treebo, Treebo Premium and Medalio—provides a symphony of choices that blend quality, comfort and affordability. Treebo is a Great Places to Work certified organisation. We take immense pride in our culture which is built on a strong foundation of 7 values. Some of these values include - “Exhibit Owner Mindset” and “Have the humility and hunger to learn and help learn”, amongst others. We strongly believe in offering our people - “Treebs”, as they are called - unmatched opportunities to learn and grow. If you’re looking to work at a place that is built on strong fundamentals of business and professional conduct, Treebo is the place for you. About the role This role is responsible for managing a team of Travel Agent Sales Managers, that generates new business opportunities through the travel trade channel by networking with the travel agencies and other travel based organisations. This is an intensive field sales role where the incumbent is expected to constantly be on the lookout for engaging new travel agencies and travel based organisations to generate new business. Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain prospect and customer list based on heavy field research and other resources like references or in-house database
- Engage in travel agent trade fairs and nurture relationships with every small to medium sized travel agent in the micro market
- Design tailor made packages for popular tourist destinations and aggressively pitch these packages with the available product line
- Actively engage in marketing communications to your client base through WhatsApp, email etc.
- Retain clients with immediate escalation handling and regular visits to the client office
- Follow up on timely advance payments and avoid No Shows at all costs
- Handling the team of Travel Agent Sales Managers
- 5+ years of experience in field travel agency sales background
- Good communication skills and proficient knowledge of the regional language
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to close a business requirement with a high conversion rate
- Comfortable working in high paced environment with ever changing business requirements and personal KRAs
- Should be a self starter, street smart and comfortable with hustling on field to achieve the assigned target
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