We are recruiting for an ambitious French speaking Sales Manager with a passion for travel along with an extensive experience in Tourism field, to join our team in Copenhaguen.
ABOUT US
V.O.S ‘Vision of Scandinavia’ is a highly qualified incoming tour operator specialized in leisure roundtrips to Scandinavia, Iceland, the Baltics, and Poland. Our long-standing expertise and high standards are key to creating value for our clients and deliver the best of the services.
With more than 20 years in the market, we are proud to offer an open and multinational working environment (currently 17 different nationalities) and a dedicated team of over 60 travel designers and growing!
YOUR ROLE
In this role, you will focus on delivering excellent sales and service results when developing targeted tour itineraries in closely collaboration with our suppliers and a team of dedicated Tour Operators in our French group department.
*Please note that a full proficiency in French and English is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Bring in new business and manage the current inquiries.
- Quote and manage efficiently project´s cost and revenues and identify the best possible rates.
- Product development and targeted market growth.
- Plan and operate all travel arrangements in close cooperation with clients and suppliers.
- Handle groups from sales until operational stage and help with operations when needed.
- Create relevant, timed, and priced itineraries using different tools available.
- Maximize profit margins on groups and promote additional services.
- Establish and maintain business relationships with our suppliers.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in Tourism or Hospitality industry.
- Professional sales experience.
- Strong understanding of margin planning and quoting.
- Oral and written proficiency in French and English. Proficiency in more languages is an advantage.
- Destination knowledge – Scandinavia, Iceland, the Baltics, and Poland.
- Creative and innovative with ability to identify and develop new tourism packages.
- Ability to work independently, solve problems and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Open, informal, and multinational working environment.
- Flexible working hours outside of peak seasons.
- High responsibility and excellent career possibilities.
- A self-driven and high-performance culture.
ABOUT YOU
- Proactive and results-driven individual.
- Self-motivated person with a confident approach and an aptitude to work under pressure.
- Deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers.
- Flexible to work an extended schedule during the high season with no holiday from May-August.
- Perform sales and operations effectively and accurately.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Due to the number of applications, we ask all candidates to provide their base salary expectation, start date and a small Cover Letter when completing their profile to help us with our screening process.