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An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a small but fast growing team in the UK office of this large and successful French based accommodation company. This role reports to the Trade Sales Manager and the primary objective is to manage all the administration of business contracts and provide assistance, help and support for all accounts. There is a team of 6 based in the UK responsible for all the UK and Ireland based sales activity. This job involves a varied remit of responsibilities and would suit an organised and ambitious individual who is looking for a career in account management.

This is well established and progressive company who is the market leader in France and is now looking to further develop sales opportunities internationally.

Responsibilities:
Manage the administration of all commercial contracts respecting deadlines
Use the internal reporting tools to record sales requests
Co-ordinate the communication of promotions and offers to key partners
Co-ordinate and check the accuracy of special offers and promotions and marketing material by key partners
Oversee the flow of information between the UK sales office and support team in Paris
Arrange educationals and study trips for groups and individuals
Delivering product training to the sales teams of clients
Oversee the management of requests for complimentary stays
Collate and distribute sales reporting
Managing the organisation of trade conferences and events and occasionally representing the group
Track success of sales promotions in direct and indirect channels
Assisting the sales team with research projects
Assisting in the production of both digital and off-line marketing material and liaise with external agencies as required

Skills required:
Verbal and written fluency in French and English
Strong customer focus.
An approachable and assertive manner
A ‘can do’ and diplomatic attitude
Organised with strong attention to detail
Knowledge of UK travel industry
Good PC skills particularly excel and an aptitude to analyse and understand data
Good written and verbal communication skills

Useful skills/experience
Understanding of France as a holiday destination
Knowledge of French ski resorts
Appreciation of the UK outbound travel industry

The successful candidate can expect to earn £17 - 20 k to include pension scheme, and private health insurance with a good bonus scheme. The position is based in Brighton and occasional travel will be required within the UK and Europe.

Please send your CV with a covering letter setting out why you feel you are suitable for the role to rmoran@pierre-vacances.fr

Closing Date: 9 July 2010