Johannesburg: Sales Manager – Sales Manager – Luxury tourism sector posted by HR Studio Ltd

We’re Hiring: Sales Manager Europe & The Southern Hemisphere Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Job Type: Full-time Work arrangement: In-office / Global Travel Who We Are Recruiting For: Our client is a leading independent safari lodge brand and boutique destination travel company operating in the luxury tourism sector. Known for their iconic properties and purpose-driven approach, they are scaling their operations and investing in strong in-house capability to power their next phase of global growth. With exciting ongoing projects and a focus on expanding core international markets, this is a great opportunity for a professional looking to make a real impact in the high-end travel industry. Who You Are: 3 years of post-degree experience in the tourism or hospitality industries. A natural storyteller with a proven ability to captivate audiences. Highly articulate in both the written and spoken word. A great networker and conversationalist who enjoys the company of others. Self-confident and empathetic, with the ability to represent the brand with pride. Continually curious about travel industry trends and distribution channels. Your Responsibilities: Grow brand presence and revenue across Europe, Latin America, Australia, and South Africa through dedicated strategic planning. Steward key trade relationships and reputations, sharing the brand story both in-person and digitally. Collaborate with the Marketing team to draft copy for sales tools and tailored market offers. Travel locally and abroad for sales calls and to represent the business at regional and global trade shows. Support sales teams with in-the-moment decision-making to enhance trade reputation and commercial success. Maintain the trade database and communication channels to ensure consistent market engagement. What You Need: A relevant degree-level qualification. Well-established relationships with the luxury travel trade, specifically in the Southern Africa Region. Deep knowledge of Africa through extensive personal travel experience. Alignment with core values of Ubuntu, Respect, Honesty, Courage, and Joy. A global mindset and the willingness to travel internationally. Bonus: Existing relationships in European or other international travel markets. MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT Why Join This Team? Growth & Expansion: Play a pivotal role in expanding one of the continent’s leading independent safari brands. Real Impact: Join a purpose-driven business where your work directly contributes to an impactful travel model Global Representation: Opportunity to travel the world and represent a premier brand at prestigious global events. Values-Driven Culture: Work within a team culture defined by Ubuntu, Joy, and mutual respect. Strategic Influence: Help shape and implement sales strategies supported by a foundation of bold decision-making. Please submit your CV, a support letter, and a short informal video (no longer than 2 minutes).