Regional Sales Manager - South India (Chennai)

At Kuoni Tumlare, we deliver truly inspiring and innovative solutions and experiences that create value both for our Partners and Society at large. Our wide portfolio of products and solutions is built on 100+ years of destination management experience.

Our solutions include series tours, technical visits, educational tours, Japan specialist travel consulting, as well as meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Our product portfolio includes MyBus excursions at destinations as well as guaranteed departure tours devised and delivered by our Seat-in-Coach specialists, Europamundo (EMV) and MyBus Landcruise.

We cater to a wide range of customer needs in close collaboration with our trusted suppliers and powered by our team of destinations experts - enabling us to make a real difference to the world.

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Business Development/ Sales Manager with expertise in B2B (travel domain) in Chennai.

In this role, you will be responsible to connect with B2B agents and expand our Destination Management Business in the South India Region.

Location- Remote/ WFH (Based in Chennai). However, this role will demand business travel both locally and PAN India.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expanding Kuoni Tumlare DMC (Destination Management) business and presence in South India Region – Tamil Nadu & Karnataka.
• Development of Incentive/Leisure/Ad hoc group business.
• Account management of existing Key client.
• Working closely with internal stake holders to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Working closely with AR (Accounts Receivables) team for timely collection of payment.
• Closing of business as per designated budget & guidelines.
• Reporting to Country Manager.

Job Requirements:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in B2B Sales in Travel Domain. Existing/Active relationship with agents based in South India Region – Tamil Nadu & Karnataka.
• Europe DMC (Destination Management) experience will be preferred.
• Sales driven & go getter attitude.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English (both verbal & written). Local language (Tamil/ Kannada) is must
• Well versed with the specified market.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Based in Chennai.
• Keen on traveling local and PAN India as per business needs.

Competencies of the role holder:

• A team player, willing to get involved in broader issues, with a key focus on solving the requirements.
• A collaborative self-starter with hands-on experience and a can-do attitude. A pragmatic approach and the ability to address and solve challenges within a dynamic global environment.
• Having a pragmatic approach and the ability to address and solve challenges within a dynamic global environment.
• Focusing on accuracy and details while working towards multiple deadlines.
• Open-minded and with positive attitude, but also critically challenging existing processes and practices.
• A disciplined thinker and analytical problem solver who has the capacity to manage complex issues and develop effective solutions in a timely fashion.

What we offer:

Probation period - only 3 months.

Annual Bonus – as per company policy.

Long Service Award.

Inhouse LMS - Learning Management System

Paid leaves for Birthday and Wedding/Work Anniversary

Annual Off-Site, End Year Party, CSR programs, Global Employee Engagement Events

Remote (Chennai). 5 days working.