Sales Executive

Riu Hotels and Resorts is a world renowned hotel chain with 108 properties in 16 countries.

We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and self driven individual to promote our range of products and help grow our business within the UK and Ireland, primarily by sourcing new business opportunities, visiting agents and operators, negotiating agreements and providing sales support through active account management.  

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes : 

Experience as an “on the road” Sales Executive for a travel related company.
Extensive personal knowledge and contacts within the Online Sector and Independent Travel Agencies
Key Account management experience
Able to work on own initiative
Experience of sourcing and developing B2B agreements
Strong negotiational skills and financial acumen
Excellent time management and organisational and communication skills.
Confident and enthusiastic when presenting to groups
Good analytical skills and proficient at interpreting data
Full Clean Driving Licence
Willing to travel extensively both in the UK and Overseas, including some weekends.
Please note as the position is home based it is a requirement that you live permanently in the UK

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter with your current salary details to :

Paul Bunce, Head of Market Development
Riu Hotels and Resorts.
pbunce@riu.com 

Closing date for applications : 17^th February 2012.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

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