Sales Executive

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Full-timeColombo, Sri Lanka

The Company

Founded in 1999, we are a global technology enabler and pioneer in offering end-to-end software development and maintenance services through team augmentation with expertise in the rapidly growing and evolving tech ecosystems of Scandinavia and beyond. We specialise in building and managing dedicated, high-performing software development teams with full stack development competencies. Our products power leading organisations across several sectors, including healthcare, construction, oil and gas, marine, logistics, manufacturing, retail, finance, travel and hospitality, education and more.

From insights to software development, we take an industry-agnostic approach and offer a comprehensive tech stack and domain knowledge to deliver innovations at speed and scale. Collectively, our company manages 700+ tech professionals under its brand. For over 25 years, we co-create the evolution of our clients' software applications while actively participating in the innovation journey and product strategy through exceptional delivery of tech services. Partner with us for tech-inspired collaborations; together, we build.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Sales Executive with a passion for tourism in Sri Lanka to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the travel industry, with a focus on establishing and nurturing relationships with experience vendors across Sri Lanka. This role aims to onboard diverse experience providers to our platform, ensuring a comprehensive range of offerings for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Vendor Onboarding: Identify, approach, and onboard experience/ excursion vendors, ensuring a diverse range of offerings on our platform.
  • Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to foster loyalty and long-term collaboration.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor offerings, and potential opportunities for growth.
  • Sales Strategy Implementation: Execute sales strategies to meet and exceed targets related to vendor onboarding.
  • Training and Support: Provide training and ongoing support to vendors on how to effectively use the platform.
  • Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from partners to inform platform improvements and address any issues promptly.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in sales within the travel industry, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets.
  • Network: Established connections with experience/excursion vendors in Sri Lanka.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala (Tamil will be an added advantage).
  • Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
  • Tech Competence: Comfortable using digital platforms and tools relevant to the travel industry.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

  • Great Remuneration 💰
  • Performance Bonus 🏦
  • Private Health Insurance 🏥
  • Paid Time Off 🌴
  • Accelerated Career Growth 📚
  • Latest Tech Equipment 💻
  • International Exposure 🚀
  • Exciting Company Events 🥳

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