Travel Sales Executive

Sixt

  • Slough, Berkshire
  • £40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job DescriptionSIXT is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Travel Sales Executive with extensive travel agency experience to drive business growth through existing and new travel agency partnerships across both corporate and leisure sectors. This field-based role will combine in-person meetings, virtual engagement, and proactive outreach (including cold calling) to build strong relationships, increase brand awareness, and maximise revenue. The ideal candidate is a natural relationship builder with a passion for travel, a strong commercial mindset, and the drive to elevate the SIXT brand across the travel industry.This role will be based remotely and offers a competitive basic salary of £40k with a realistic OTE of £55KYOUR ROLE AT SIXTAccount Management & Growth Actively manage and grow a portfolio of travel agency partners through regular face-to-face visits, virtual meetings, and outbound sales efforts.Business Development Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building strong relationships with prospective travel partners to expand market reach.Strategic Sales Execution Plan and implement sales initiatives to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets, collaborating with corporate teams to tailor partner solutions.Brand Representation & Training Represent the SIXT brand professionally at industry events and in the field, delivering product training and promotional updates to increase brand awareness and loyalty.Partner Support & Enablement Provide technical, procedural, and booking support to partners, ensuring a seamless rental experience and optimizing their performance.Data & Performance Management Maintain accurate partner records, track KPIs, and leverage CRM tools, GDS platforms, and booking engines to manage accounts effectively.QualificationsYOUR SKILLS COUNTIndustry Experience Minimum 2 years' experience in travel industry sales, account management, or B2B relationship development, with strong knowledge of the travel agency ecosystem.Presentation & Communication Skills Confident and engaging presenter, capable of delivering impactful presentations to large groups and virtual audiences; excellent communication and negotiation abilities.Relationship Building Natural relationship builder with a customer-centric mindset, focused on delivering high-quality service and an exceptional partner experience.Sales Drive Comfortable with cold calling, networking, and initiating contact both in-person and virtually; highly self-motivated and target-driven.Technical Proficiency Experienced with GDS tools such as Amadeus, Sabre, and Galileo; proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with Salesforce.Independent Working Able to work independently in the field with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative and accountability.Additional InformationWHAT WE OFFER
  • Competitive Salary & Financial Security Receive a competitive salary and enrol in SIXT's pension scheme for long-term security
  • Generous Time Off Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Training & Development Benefit from paid training sessions and various development opportunities
  • Exclusive Employee Benefits Access special terms for SIXT car hire and extend these perks to friends and family through our staff rental scheme
  • Health, Wellbeing & Life Assurance Utilize the Medicash health cashback plan and the Yulife wellbeing app, along with in-service life assurance.
  • Family-Friendly Support & Assistance Enjoy generous family-friendly provisions and access our Employee Assistance Programme for additional support
About us:We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!

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