XL Embassy Travel

New Business Development Manager (Permanent) Western Cape - Cape Town CBD- Retail
Pub: 19 Aug 2013

Job Description

Excellent opportunity for a New Business Manager to join an established corporate travel company in the Cape Town CBD. We’re looking for someone who is an out-of-the-box-thinker, innovative and able to influence.

Experience in Corporate travel is essential.
Must have own car and drivers license

Specifications:
• arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
• identify new opportunities and ability to close exiting opportunities or leads
• gathering market and customer information;
• gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements;
• listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to gain the business;
• negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing the deal;
• maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
• acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
• Maintain professionalism at all times through extensive product knowledge and appearance.

Key skills:
• Self Management
• Selling & Negotiation Skills
• Deadline and Solution driven
• Out of the box thinker & Innovative
• Energetic, Optimistic and Outgoing
• Emotionally Intelligent
• Presentation Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Self Motivated
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Team Player
• Persuasive and able to influence
• Highly Motivated
• Commercial Awareness

Interested? If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!
Please forward your CV and cover letter to valerie@singergroup.co.za.
Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Salary

Neg

Required Qualifications

Qualification:
Proven track record of sales in Travel / Hospitality industry essential. Corporate travel management experience preferable.

Location

Western Cape

Cape Town CBD

Application details

Valerie Shrives

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