Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, fuelling the spirit of adventure in 20 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 27 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of over 400 hundred  open-top buses, turning 5 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Istanbul, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Dublin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience. In February 2015, private equity firm Exponent purchased Big Bus Tours, with a shared vision to make Big Bus Tours the number 1 thing to do in each world-famous city.  In 2016, Merlin Entertainments PLC became a shareholder, offering a natural synergy with Big Bus Tours and Merlin attractions and experiences around the world. With entertaining guides and commentary and knowledge of the latest events in each city, the Big Bus City Crew leaves every passenger with a story to tell.

The Sales Account Executive works within the Agent Sales Department and is responsible for building a portfolio of business within their specified region/territory and servicing those clients with effective strategic marketing ideas, outstanding customer service, and meticulous project management

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Engage prospects from existing contact list with personalized, relationship-building sales approach.
• Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales budgets
• Drive business development within assigned region/markets - monitor and track opportunities
• Use consultative sales approach to evaluate target clients' goals and propose customized solutions.
• Take ownership of accounts including project management, marketing, and creative after successful client close.
• Implement strategies that achieve growth objectives of the company.
• Maintain a high level of expertise and knowledge of products and services.
• Gain in-depth, practical knowledge of our marketing, services, pricing, and competitive edge.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting as required
• Attend industry events during and after normal business hours as required.
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Proven customer service skills, strong crisis management skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to make informed and analytical decisions while under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work within a flexible schedule
• Sheer determination and drive to excel and thrive
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and driven by both financial and career opportunities
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required
• Willingness to travel to various meetings or client sites.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Required experience: 

• Sales experience: minimum 2 years
• Customer Service: minimum 2 years

What We Offer: 

• Full Time position
• Competitve salary 
• Commission based on Sales Performance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Excellent opportunities for development and advancement
• Career progression based on merit - not tenure
• Health benefits after 3 months

Other Requirements: 

• Private Vehicle