Iceland Travel

Since 1937, Iceland Travel has been the leading travel company, tour operator, and destination management company (DMC) in Iceland. Our active product development is built on cooperation with our community, network of local suppliers and, most importantly, critical feedback from our clients and guests. Our travel and service portfolio include the following: • FIT /individual traveler packages & single services • FIT tailor-made requests • Special interest groups • Conference & events • Incentive & meetings • Luxury travel with our Nine Worlds by Iceland Travel team • Shore excursions and cruise services • Charter flights Why work with us? We love what we do and our passion drives our success! We are deeply committed to our people, our natural environment, and the communities in which we operate. Our people are our most important resource Iceland Travel is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on having a diverse group of employees. We understand the importance of nurturing growth—that’s why we fully support educational and professional development opportunities for our people. We are also a family-oriented company that enables its employees to harmonize their professional and private lives. In line with that effort, we strictly follow and uphold Iceland’s laws, which mandate equal pay, gender equity, and generous family leave policies. We respect our natural environment We are deeply committed to sustainable tourism and hold Iceland’s unique ecosystem in the highest regard. We strive to keep our country a vibrant and exciting destination for generations to come. We proudly meet the comprehensive assessment criteria of VAKINN’s Gold-Class Environmental standards. Our membership in Vakinn Quality System and our adherence to its code of ethics underpins our commitment to be a force for good. We support our local communities We understand our responsibility to the communities in which we operate. We are committed to supporting certified, local suppliers and small businesses in Iceland that meet our strict quality standards. This commitment ensures that our guests enjoy unique and authentic Icelandic experiences while also supporting economic and social advancement in Iceland’s rural and urban communities.

Profil pracodawcy

Sales Manager

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for travel? Iceland Travel is looking for a Sales Manager, a new role within the sales team. We are looking for someone who can energize our team, drive results, and bring fresh momentum to our sales operations.

In this role, you'll lead projects and initiatives within a talented team, working collaboratively with your colleagues to achieve ambitious growth targets. This is not a people management position, you'll focus on driving sales excellence, sharing best practices, and being a go-to resource for the team, while taking ownership of key sales initiatives.

This role reports to Director of Sales and is based in our head-office Orka in Suðurlandsbraut, Reykjavík.

Main responsibilities

· Organize and manage sales actions within the team

· Drive results and maintain accountability

· Support account managers and track processes

· Participate in trade shows and sales calls in Iceland and abroad. Socialize with clients

and industry partners

· Maintain and expand local and international network in tourism

· Follow industry sales trends and developments in services in Icelandic tourism

· Report on and track sales progress, margin and services

Required skills and experience

· Good track record in sales.

· Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

· Positive, flexible, and service-minded attitude.

· Strong ability to work in a team.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Good knowledge of English and Icelandic, spoken and written. Other languages are a

plus.

· Computer proficiency and enthusiasm for learning new platforms.

· Relevant qualifications and experience.

· Good knowledge of Iceland as a destination.

· Experience in tourism sales is a plus.

About Iceland Travel

Iceland Travel is a leading company in tourism in Iceland and part of a strong group of companies belonging to Travel Connect, the House of Travel Brands. Iceland Travel employs around 90 ambitious individuals with a vast knowledge and experience in the tourism industry. The work environment is characterized by positivity, trust and respect, and we care about the well-being, growth and success of everyone who works for us. We care about nature and strive to work in a sustainable way. The company is quality and environmentally certified by Travelife.

Why you’ll love working with us

· Flexible working hours within a 7 hour work day (35 hour work week).

· Dynamic and success-driven environment.

· Orka, newly renovated offices at Suðurlandsbraut.

· Free homemade-style lunch.

· In-house coffee house with a coffee barista.

· Relaxation room with massage chair.

· Health and social committee events.

· Transportation grants.

All applicants will be considered equally and fairly, regardless of gender, identity, or background. Everyone eligible is encouraged to apply.

For more information about the role, please contact:

Guðlaugur Kristmundsson, Director of Sales, [email protected]