Sales Account Executive
Job description
Key Activities/ Objectives of this role:
- Answering queries, offering advice, and introducing new products and services to customers.
- Managing existing accounts and business development activities to grow and exceed sales and margin targets.
- Act as the point of contact for clients
- Ensuring that a high standard of sales service is offered at all times in line with the client and our service-level agreements.
- Using commercial judgment on pricing and costing to maximize revenue and profit margin.
- Preparing and following up all contractual paperwork to ensure payment agreements are in place for every client as well as producing reports and meeting business deadlines.
- Monitor and report on sales performance analytics
- Suggest innovative ideas to increase sales and improve customer experience
Job requirements
TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE, YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Proven work experience as a Sales account executive
- Hands-on experience with customer service
- An ability to grasp client needs and to increase customer engagement
- Solid knowledge of CRM software an MS office
- Understanding of sales performance metrics
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Analytical and time-management skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PERSON WHO IS:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline ideally in Business Administration, Marketing, Travel & Tourism or relevant field.
- Have at least 3-5 years of Sales experience preferably from the following sectors: outbound travel; international airline or a B2B land operator;
- Have excellent communication in written and spoken English to negotiate and present in English;
- Have attention to detail and accuracy;
- Be high performing and results focussed;
- Have thorough planning and organization skills;
- Be customer focussed, highly motivated and a good team player
What we will offer :
- Opportunity to work in an international environment
- Diverse & Inclusive culture
- Learning and training opportunities for growth
- Dedicated Employee Engagement Activities
- Flexible & Remote Working