About the Role
Develop an in-depth knowledge of your customer base, their customers and their needs in order to promote and sell our products. Participate in marketing initiatives, promotions and other tactical ideas to improve their sales.
Responsibilities
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of your customer base, their customers and their needs in order to promote and sell our products.
- Participate in marketing initiatives, promotions and other tactical ideas to improve their sales.
- Identify business development opportunities and initiatives through research and analysis.
- Maintain a calendar of agencies in your territory, including sales visits and agent training.
- Implement the sales objectives and strategies defined by the company.
- Analyze and review weekly sales reports for your territory and submit a weekly summary of sales activity and expense.
- Gather market information on a weekly basis and communicate it to your immediate supervisor.
- Attend, participate in and lead product presentations, training seminars, sales meetings, business trips, conferences and trade shows.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all TravelBrands products, services, promotions, procedures and technologies, as well as a general knowledge of the travel industry and other tour operators' products.
- Achieve the performance objectives of the assigned territory.
- Perform all other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Applicants must reside in Ontario, hold a valid driver’s license, and have access to a parking space for the company vehicle.
- You must be flexible to work evenings and weekends if required.
- Send your cover letter and CV to careers@travelbrands.com.
Skills
- Advanced communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent sales and customer service skills.
- Strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Results-oriented.
- Able to multi-task.
- Ability to develop long-term relationships.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Patience and professionalism at all times.
- Superior knowledge of MS Office, including PowerPoint.
- Social media proficiency.
Location
- Ontario
- Working from home
- On the road
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Travel required
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in the travel industry
- 3 years' experience with a tour operator
Education Level
- Post-secondary degree in travel/tourism is an asset.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary.
Benefits
- 2 weeks’ vacation.
- Medical and dental benefits.
- 9 additional paid days (1 birthday; 5 sick days; 2 personal days; 1 volunteer day).
- Employer RRSP contribution program.
- Awesome travel benefits for you, your friends, and family.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members.
About the Company
- HIS Canada Travel Inc., a division of the H.I.S. Group, is one of Canada’s largest travel companies.
- Incorporated in 2004, HIS Canada Travel Inc. owns and operates multiple wholesale and retail travel brands.
- The retail division, including redtag.ca, itravel2000.com, Sunquest, The Travel Experts, Merit Travel, Flights.ca and Cruises.ca offer diverse products to travelers including destination packages, flights and hotels worldwide, excursions and more.
- The wholesale travel business, TravelBrands, provides a full range of travel products including air, hotel, car rental, cruise and specialty to travel agents and retail agencies throughout Canada.
- HIS Canada Travel Inc. is a comprehensive one-stop shop for agents and travelers alike.
Equal Opportunity
- HIS Canada Travel Inc. values diversity in the workplace and is committed to employment equity.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), HIS Canada Travel Inc. will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication support for the interview upon request and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
