Travel and Tourism Salesperson

About the position

Travel and Tourism Salesperson
Drive new business in the dynamic world of travel media sales
Johannesburg | Travel, Tourism & Advertising Sales | R20,000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a leading travel and tourism media company in South Africa, connecting travel professionals, suppliers, and consumers across Africa. With decades of industry expertise, they're known for their trusted publications and innovative marketing platforms. Their culture is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and built around relationships, creativity, and results ideal for someone who thrives in a people-focused, target-driven environment.

The Role: Travel and Tourism Salesperson
This is a client-facing sales role focused on driving revenue through advertising and media partnerships within the travel and tourism industry. You'll identify and secure new business, grow existing accounts, and act as a brand ambassador at key trade shows and networking events. Your goal is to connect travel brands with audiences that matter, while helping clients achieve their marketing objectives through effective media solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the travel and tourism sector
• Manage and grow relationships with existing key accounts
• Sell advertising space and digital marketing solutions across multiple media platforms
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and negotiations with confidence
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and networking functions
• Stay up to date on travel and tourism trends to offer relevant client insights
• Consistently achieve and exceed monthly sales targets

About You

• 3-5 years experience in travel or tourism (airline, tour operator, hotel, or wholesaler background advantageous)
• Proven success in advertising, media, or B2B sales
• Experience in business development or key account management
• Previous travel agent experience beneficial
• Highly self-motivated, confident, and target-driven
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills
• Comfortable with prospecting and cold calling
• Own vehicle and valid drivers licence (non-negotiable)
• Energetic, professional, and passionate about travel and achieving results

Desired Skills:

• Sales

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate