The role is responsible to lead offline sales in the region assigned - both corporate and travel-trade. Market expansion through increasing the number of client and driving the overall business numbers for the region.
Key Responsibilities
Growing the offline institutional demand from the region by winning and retaining business from our clients in the region
Lead the PL for the sales channel in the region - devise the monthly budgets, targets and marketing spends to achieve the AOP
Hire, train, coach and mentor a team of sales professionals across the region - be invested in the growth of the team and ensure each member is achieving their individual targets
Plan and lead the acquisition of large clients like MNCs, PSUs, etc. which will include doing making presentations, filling RFPs, participating in tender offers, legal due diligence, negotiations and finally closing the deal
Represent the company at trade shows, travel marts, external stakeholders, etc.
Strategise the sales plans for key properties in the portfolio and assess the prospects of entering new markets
What are we looking for
At least 8-10 yrs of corporate sales experience with at least 4 -5 yrs experience leading a large team
Past experience of recruiting, training and performance management
Strong business acumen - experience of creating sales budgets, sales forecasting and planning, etc.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Gold standard value system - someone who can uphold the highest degree of ethics and values
Willingness to travel extensively within the region