Group Executive - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - The Edinburgh Recruitment Agency Ltd

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3 weeks ago

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Group Executive - Mediterranean Groups Department

Overview:

Our client is an established and fast-growing Destination Management company with offices in the UK and Ireland.

They are looking for a Group Executive for the Mediterranean Group Department either in their Edinburgh office (hybrid role) or London office(remote).

The successful applicant must have experience in the tourism industry and is fluent in English and Spanish or Italian.


Benefits and pay range:

- £dependent on experience. Permanent, Full Time Position

  • Mon
  • Fri 9:00 5:00pm
  • Hybrid or remote working option, + excellent company benefits

Responsibilities and Duties:


  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients
  • Business development for the Mediterranean Groups Department. This includes the preparation and costing of client group and series programs and liaising with the client to ensure their confirmed business
  • Follow up with clients to convert offers and quotes into sales
  • Generate quotations, follow up and confirm proposals in Tourplan
  • Full utilisation of CRM system
  • Account handling/customer service. Ensuring client group operations run in a smooth and timely fashion
  • Desk based and in person sales and marketing activities across the UK, Ireland and Overseas marketplaces
  • Cover support in other company departments as need arises
  • Periodic out of hours emergency phone coverage
  • Support with the supervision of any staff/trainees assigned to the area
  • Assisting with environmental and responsible tourism initiatives

Requirements and Qualifications:


Essential:


  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish or Italian (ideally both)
  • Experience in a similar role/company is
    essentialfor this position
  • Tourplan NX knowledge a distinct advantage
  • Knowledge of UK tourism industry products
  • Good organisational skills with good attention to detail
  • Team player that is able to work in a busy environment
  • Being achievement focused and sales driven
  • Strong communication skills
  • Being client focused, friendly and diplomatic
  • Very good knowledge of MS Office

Desirable:


  • Relevant degree qualification in Languages, Business or Tourism desirable but not essential

Application instructions:

Interviews to be held immediately so please send your CV to Georgina TODAY
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