We are looking for an experienced sales and marketing professional to head up a major new business initiative for one of the leading consumer online travel businesses. The successful candidate will spearhead the company’s efforts to create a business and revenue stream in EMEA.
Position
S/he will have the skills and experience to make the company the essential channel for industry sales and marketing. This will include the ability to develop and execute a business plan that will achieve the revenue target. The day-to-day work will involve evangelizing the new business area internally and externally, sales and negotiation at a high level, addressing problems, working closely with the Product and Engineering teams. The individual will have a proven track record of launching, refining and growing new business opportunities.
Requirements
Requirements
• At least seven years experience in sales and marketing at a leading directory/listings, e-commerce or media/publishing company where online commerce is an essential part of the value proposition. Experience of the travel industry is also essential
•Proven ability to grow a new idea into a significant revenue-generating business
• Demonstrable sales ability with a proven track record of success in sourcing leads, developing relationships and closing high-value deals
• Comfortable in setting, working to and achieving significant sales targets
• Confident presenter with excellent verbal and written presentation skills
• Target-driven and proven self starter with ability to deliver on commercial targets
• Ability to think across commercial, product and technical elements of projects to ensure that these three areas combine to produce best offering
• Strong entrepreneurial instinct with a focus on end-results
Highly competitive salary and package plus great benefits.
Please contact Andrew Swift on andrew@sjandpartners.com
Your Application
If you are interested in this position and match the criteria stipulated in the ad, we would like to hear from you. Your application will be handled in strictest confidence and any restrictions will be respected. You can use the link below to send your application by email to:
