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Sales Director
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Sales Director - Mediterranean & South American Markets
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) or London (Fully Remote)
Salary: Competitive & Negotiable, depending on experience
My client is a long-established, award-winning Destination Management Company (DMC) with offices in Ireland and Edinburgh, and a remote team in London.
They are one of the leading inbound tourism specialists, offering B2B services across ad-hoc and special interest groups, FIT, luxury leisure, conferences, and events.
Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced and ambitious Sales Director to lead growth from the Mediterranean and South American markets.
This is a senior commercial role suited to a driven professional with a deep understanding of inbound DMC operations and the Leisure Groups and FIT sectors for the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will be multilingual (English, Spanish, and Italian) and have a strong track record in sales leadership, client development, and market strategy.
Key Responsibilities as a Sales Director:
Contribute to a three-year business development strategy and annual sales plan for Mediterranean and South American markets.
Identify, qualify, and engage new high-value B2B clients to drive inbound group and FIT business.
Lead on-the-ground sales efforts with Mediterranean and South American clients, both independently and alongside in-market representatives.
Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and proposals.
Attend international trade shows, destination forums, and market trips.
Manage and optimise use of the CRM system to track performance and opportunities.
Provide market intelligence to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
Coordinate and manage the activities of the in-market Sales Representatives (Spain, Italy, and potentially South America).
Meet and exceed defined KPI targets and contribute to the company's overall growth strategy.What They're Looking for From a Sales Director:
Extensive experience in inbound DMC sales with proven success in client acquisition and relationship management.
Strong commercial understanding of both Group and FIT travel markets.
In-depth knowledge of the UK and Ireland as destinations.
Mediterranean and/or South American market specialisation is essential.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently, travel internationally, and collaborate across teams.What They Offer:
Progressive company culture with strong values and innovation focus.
Multi award winning company
Hybrid or remote working options (including up to 60 days of remote work abroad annually).
Discretionary bonus scheme and flexible benefits.
Learning & development opportunities - annual individual training budget.
Paid day off on your birthday and an extra day during Christmas.
Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing.
Active Social and Green Teams with regular events and initiatives.If you are a results-driven, multilingual travel professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Click to apply or send your CV to or call Nichola on (phone number removed)Before You Apply
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