International Inbound Travel Sales & Lead Generation Executive

Job Title: International Inbound Travel Sales & Lead Generation Executive

Experience: 4 to 6 Years
Location: Remote
Industry: Travel & Tourism / Destination Management

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced International Inbound Travel Sales professional who can independently generate inbound leads from international travellers and convert them into confirmed bookings.

The ideal candidate should have experience in identifying international markets, generating travel enquiries through various channels, building client relationships, preparing customized travel proposals and closing sales. Prior experience working with a DMC (Destination Management Company) is preferred.

If you are passionate about travel and have a proven ability to generate your own leads and turn them into paying travellers, this role is for you.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Generate inbound travel enquiries from international travellers through online channels, networking, referrals, travel communities, partnerships and other relevant sources.
• Identify and target potential international markets and customer segments for India travel.
• Develop and maintain relationships with international travellers, travel agents, tour operators and overseas partners.
• Understand traveller requirements including destination, travel dates, budget, interests and preferences.
• Prepare customized itineraries, holiday proposals and quotations.
• Follow up with prospects, handle queries and objections, negotiate and convert leads into confirmed bookings.
• Achieve monthly lead generation, sales, booking and revenue targets.
• Upsell and cross-sell safaris, luxury hotels, experiences, transfers and other travel services.
• Coordinate with the operations team, hotels, safari providers and vendors for smooth execution of confirmed trips.
• Maintain accurate lead, follow-up, quotation and booking records in CRM.
• Generate repeat business, referrals and long-term client relationships.

Requirements:

• 4 to 6 years of experience in International Inbound Travel Sales & Lead Generation.
• Proven experience in generating your own international inbound leads and converting them into bookings.
• Preferably with prior experience working with a DMC (Destination Management Company).
• Experience in customized/FIT travel packages and itinerary planning.
• Strong understanding of international travel markets and traveller preferences.
• Excellent English communication, negotiation, follow-up and closing skills.
• Experience dealing with international travellers, travel agents or tour operators.
• Knowledge of Indian wildlife, luxury, heritage and experiential travel will be an advantage.
• Strong sales-driven and target-oriented approach.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who can independently manage the complete sales cycle:

Market Identification Lead Generation Client Engagement Requirement Understanding Customized Itinerary Quotation Follow-up Negotiation Booking Conversion Revenue