About the Role
1860 Travels Limited, a premier travel company registered under the laws of Nigeria and a proud member of NANTA, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Travel Sales Officer for our Popguide Lagos brand. In this vibrant, sales-focused role, you will be the driving force behind turning customer interest into confirmed bookings, showcasing the very best of Lagos tourism, leisure experiences, and hospitality products.
Key Responsibilities- Respond promptly to customer inquiries across phone, WhatsApp, email, and social media channels.
- Promote and sell Popguide Lagos tours, attractions, packages, accommodations, and airport transfers.
- Convert leads into confirmed bookings by preparing tailored quotations, proposals, and itineraries.
- Follow up consistently with prospective travellers, corporate clients, expatriates, and diaspora visitors.
- Upsell complementary travel services and identify new sales opportunities to achieve revenue targets.
- Coordinate seamlessly with operations teams and external suppliers to guarantee flawless service delivery.
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality Management, or Mass Communication.
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of proven sales experience within travel, tourism, tour operations, hospitality, or destination management.
- Exceptional negotiation, persuasion, and closing skills with a commercially minded approach.
- Deep knowledge of Lagos attractions, entertainment, lifestyle, and leisure experiences is a distinct advantage.
- Proficiency in digital sales tools, CRM platforms, and engaging customers effectively via WhatsApp and social media.
- Competitive salary with attractive performance-based sales commissions.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a fast-paced, innovative travel and tourism business.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and energetic work environment in Lagos, Nigeria.