Sabre UK is looking for a Senior Sales Manager who will report to the Sales leader in our Sabre office. This role will be accountable for a territory in the regional agency sales and account management team, with the focus on delivering sustainable growth.

Role And Responsibilities

Align sales strategy for growth and revenue generation for new business, which includes new sales efforts, and share shifting opportunities across the agency territory
Evolve annual territory sales strategy and execution; perform ongoing market landscape analysis and market research to identify top opportunities and risk
Negotiate profitable contracts to maximize Sabre revenues
Partner with sales organization to ensure effective management of customers and long-term commercial success
Implement and maintain effective sales management to provide current and accurate revenue projections and pipeline forecasts to support business growth
Sell new solutions to both existing and new customers to reach annual regional sales targets
Establish and maintain a high level of customer engagement at various levels, positioning Sabre as an innovative player in the territory
Provide regular detailed status and activity reporting in customer activities and solutions performance to leadership
Work closely with the marketing, customer engagement, product management, delivery, and consulting leaders to ensure activities (including marketing strategies, implementation, and execution) are aligned with the overall corporate strategy
Foster strong relationships with internal leaders/stakeholders across Sabre; responsible for collaboration and global process development across all segments in the region

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Solid relevant sales work experience
Extensive understanding of market landscape, including knowledge of key players, knowledge of the competitive landscape, key trends, opportunities, and challenges

Proven experience selling and driving negotiations to a successful close

Passion and success managing and growing a sales organization

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams within a global matrix organization, with strong capabilities to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Professional presence and business acumen with articulate and persuasive oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate potential issues and suggest creative alternatives to overcome barriers

Strong people skills and extremely resourceful

Strong knowledge of the travel/hospitality markets and/or enterprise software space

Knowledge of the UK Tour Operator Market a bonus

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package
We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and wellness program
25 vacation days annually plus an extra week of vacation from December 27 to 31 every year as year end break globally
Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
Lots of fun in a globally set team with a global on-boarding program
Local events and celebrations
4 volunteering days annually, to use with your charity of choice
High-end IT equipment to support you from day one
Ample employee development events, incl. learning platforms / tools
Diversity and Inclusion programs worldwide

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