Middle East Traveller is the region’s leading guide to luxury travel, curated specifically for discerning explorers from the Gulf region and beyond.
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Founded on a simple yet powerful belief – that travel should revolve around extraordinary experiences – Middle East Traveller began its journey with a focus on destinations nestled in the heart of the Gulf, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Today, we proudly remain a trusted travel companion for those wishing to embark on an unforgettable journey within these regions.
Role Overview
As our first-ever commercial hire, the Sales Executive will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the commercial success of Middle East Traveller. With a core focus on developing strategic partnerships with hospitality brands globally, paying special attention to the Middle East market and Arab travellers, your innovative and creative approach to sales will facilitate in establishing a robust commercial foundation for our platform. This role is a unique opportunity to build, influence, and enhance our sales and partnership endeavours from the ground up, implementing and optimizing strategies that will directly impact our growth trajectory.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sales Development: Formulate and implement a strategic sales plan to establish and expand partnerships with global hospitality brands.
- Market Focus: Specialize in fostering partnerships that cater to the Middle East market and Arab travellers, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
- Relationship Management: Develop and nurture relationships with existing and potential partners, ensuring mutual value and sustained collaboration.
- Revenue Generation: Drive revenue by identifying and seizing opportunities, optimizing sales processes, and successfully closing deals.
- Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Middle East Traveller in various forums, events, and platforms to enhance brand visibility and foster network expansion.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the content, marketing, and management teams to align sales strategies with company objectives and customer demands.
Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience in sales or business development, preferably in the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry.
- Market Understanding: Proficient knowledge of the Middle East market and the specific needs of Arab travellers.
- Networking: Established network within the travel and hospitality industry is a distinct advantage.
- Language: Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic would be a significant asset.
- Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
- Technology: Comfortable using sales technologies and platforms, and capable of working remotely with diverse digital tools.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Role: Seize the opportunity to shape the commercial arm of our platform, bringing your creative and strategic insights to life.
- Global Impact: Engage with global hospitality brands and make a tangible impact on the experiences of travellers across the Middle East.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy the perks of a fully remote position, granting you the flexibility to work from anywhere.
- Career Development: Engage in a role that offers abundant growth opportunities, as you spearhead and evolve our commercial division.
