Sales Officer at Elders Outsourcing and Consulting Limited

Elders Outsourcing and Consulting Limited is a registered agency with a corporate affairs commission with the primary aim of helping micro, small, and medium enterprises effectively manage her brands to an envious status.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective business development strategies to attract and retain corporate & individual clients.
• Utilize the GDS website and other booking platforms to manage travel arrangements for clients, including flights, accommodations, and other travel services.
• Negotiate and secure lucrative travel contracts and deals with corporate & individual clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while exploring new opportunities to expand the client base.
• Exemplary sales skills and a customer-oriented approach.
• Well versed in various areas of travel, domestic/international, business/holidays, group/individual, etc.
• Ability to present, persuade, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrable ability to handle crises.
• Create promotional content, offers, and travel packages that appeal to a diverse clientele base.
• Engage in all forms of online (digital) and offline marketing to drive sales, create strategy, budget, and execute to drive awareness, sales, and engagements.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends in the travel and tourism industry to offer innovative and competitive services.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and potential areas of growth.
• Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring all client inquiries and concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Submit weekly strategic marketing plans and reports.
• Must be open to performing other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Meet profit & sales targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Tourism, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in the travel and tourism industry. Proficiency in using Amadeus and other major booking platforms.
• demonstrated the ability to close corporate deals and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about travels and with top-notch travel experiences.

Application Closing Date
22nd February, 2024.