Desh Videsh
Website:
deshvideshtravels.com
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About Desh Videsh Travels
Desh Videsh Travels is a new-age travel brand offering personalised travel experiences across India and international destinations. We specialise in curated group trips, customised holidays, experiential travel and end-to-end travel solutions.
We are focused on combining the right destination, experience, pricing and service to create memorable journeys for our customers.
Our international portfolio includes destinations across Asia and nearby international markets such as Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives, Azerbaijan and more.
Position
Travel Sales Executive – Short Haul International
Experience
1+ Years in Travel Sales / International Holiday Sales
Role Overview
We are looking for a passionate and target-driven Travel Sales Executive who understands short-haul international destinations and can convert travel enquiries into successful bookings.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable handling customers, understanding their travel requirements, preparing customised itineraries, coordinating with suppliers and closing sales while maintaining healthy margins.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle customer enquiries for short-haul international holidays from enquiry to booking.
- Understand customer requirements, travel preferences, budget and expectations.
- Recommend suitable destinations, hotels, activities and itineraries.
- Prepare and share customised travel quotations and itineraries.
- Follow up with leads through calls, WhatsApp and other communication channels.
- Convert enquiries into bookings and achieve monthly sales targets.
- Handle customer objections related to pricing, itinerary, hotels and destination selection.
- Negotiate customisations while maintaining company margins.
- Maintain strong customer relationships throughout the sales journey.
- Provide accurate information regarding destination, weather, currency, local practices, travel requirements and visa documentation.
- Have a basic understanding of international visa processes and documentation.
- Maintain proper lead follow-ups and sales records.
- Coordinate with the operations team for a smooth handover after booking.
Strong knowledge of one or more of the following:
Thailand | Vietnam | Bali/Indonesia | Sri Lanka | Bhutan | Nepal | Dubai/UAE | Malaysia | Singapore | Maldives | Azerbaijan
Knowledge of additional short-haul international destinations will be an advantage.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Travel & Tourism, Hospitality, Business or a related field.
- 1+ year of experience in travel sales, preferably international holiday sales.
- Strong knowledge of short-haul international destinations.
- Experience in FIT / customised holiday sales preferred.
- Basic understanding of international visa requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and convincing skills.
- Good destination knowledge and itinerary-planning ability.
- Strong follow-up and customer relationship skills.
- Ability to understand customer needs and recommend the right travel solution.
- Commercial understanding of costing, pricing and margins.
- Target-oriented and self-motivated.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced travel environment.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who doesn't just sell a package, but understands the traveller and builds the right experience around their requirements.
If you enjoy talking to travellers, have strong destination knowledge, love creating itineraries and are motivated by sales and targets, join Desh Videsh Travels and help us make travel better, one journey at a time.
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