Junior International Travel Accounts Sales Manager

Job Description: We are recruiting for a Junior Sales Account manager to join our clients International Travel team.
The ideal candidate will have experience within the travel industry.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career to account management.
Job title: Junior Sales Account Manager (International Travel) Reports to: International Travel Team Leader Team: Travel Salary (Range): R20 to R25 000 incl Commission and Medical Allowance of R1500-00 extra Purpose of the role: The role will be a mix of sales account management and day to day administration.
Working closely with International Travel accounts you will drive business within the platform to a higher standard.
Primarily focusing on content levels and deal management.
Successful applicants will be self-starting and resilient.
Main responsibilities and duties: Manage a portfolio of International Travel Accounts.
Research and build International Travel deals.
Deal Management including Tracking Live Deals Price and Availability monitoring Booking Calendar Management Copy Feedback Deal extensions Discounts Provide support with new business accounts and ad hoc marketing campaigns.
Provide feedback on data including booking and visitor trends.
Work with the analysts on email orders, email campaigns, site orders plus App & Web pushes.
Follow industry and competitor trends to ensure our platforms are relevant and in-line with the market.
Work alongside Customer Services to provide account level support for escalated customer complaints or challenges.
Monitor deal refunds and work with accounts to bring these in line with company policy.
Work with finance to provide invoicing for all marketing campaigns.
Technical Skills required: Degree Level desirable but A-Level is fine.
Computer literate Good knowledge of Excel.
Travel experience desirable Soft Skills required: Ability to prioritise workload.
Ability to work under pressure to meet short deadlines.
Good at managing objection handling skills, with the ability to anticipate queries and objections.
Ability to negotiate on commission structures.
Not shy of hard work!
Career progression: e.g.
Junior AccounManager Senior t Account Manager Team Leader Interested - Send a full CV to the allocated email address and we will contact you back withing 48 hours if succesfully Shortlisted.
Mark du Plooy The Legends Agency