Account Manager (German Speaking)

With offices in the UK, USA and South Africa, we are a growing Travel Management Company specialising in the charity, academic and not-for-profit sectors, and we are proud and passionate about what we do.

We are looking for a German speaking Account Manager to join our Sales Team. This will be a home-based role with regular travel to our Manchester office and to Europe. Working within the Central European time zone, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and identifying opportunities to maximise revenue and drive renewal business. Key tasks will include:

• Providing an exceptional Account Management service to our clients
• Conducting client visits and developing strong working relationships
• Identifying opportunities and strategies to grow existing accounts and win new business
• Providing analysis of travel purchasing data and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Preparing and presenting information including RFI s and Tender Proposals alongside the New Business Team
• Conducting client presentations, web demonstrations and product training
• Identifying and attending client specific exhibitions and other promotional and networking events

Job requirements

• Fluent German (verbal and written) is essential
• Proven account management experience, ideally working with German clients
• Ability to develop and nurture strong working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to offer exceptional support and present, negotiate and close renewal
• Confident networking and relationship-building skills
• Good organisational, planning and multi-tasking ability
• Strong IT competency - particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CRM systems
• Essential to hold a full UK or EU driving licence

In return you will receive:

• Salary to £45k pending experience, plus monthly performance related bonus (OTE £10k per annum)
• 23. 5 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 24. 5 days after 1 years service
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Excellent opportunities for progression
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Discounted staff travel
• Cycle to Work Scheme

If you are interested in our role and meet the requirements above, then please do get in touch. This will be a home-based role with regular travel to our Manchester office and to Europe, and the hours of work are Monday Friday, 8. 45am 5. 30pm CET (Central European Time).

Welcome to Diversity Travel We are a successful travel management company for the charity and academic communities. We are passionate about developing our people, creating dynamic partnerships with our customers and providing responsible travel solutions. We invite you to visit our company LinkedIn page learn more about us and what we do.

PASSIONATE - We re driven to help make the world a better place, creating dynamic partnerships with our customers and an environment for our people to thrive.

BOLD - We embrace innovation and challenge the status quo to deliver outstanding results.

MINDFUL - We prioritise sustainability, ethical practices, and responsible travel, ensuring that our service leave a positive and lasting impression