CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding Group of Companies with diverse business interests including significant operations in the Car Rental industry both locally and internationally, we are seeking to recruit a Sales Director to join their growing team. Reporting to Senior Management, the successful applicant will primarily be responsible for meeting and ideally exceeding designated revenue targets, through proactive Sales and Business Development initiatives on behalf of the Group, including negotiating and promoting the onboarding of new destinations to brokers, as well as suggesting and launching new products to the market. Our client is seeking applicants with a strong and proven track record in Sales & Business Development, ideally gained working for Tier-1 Car Rental Companies with international operations, along with strong connections with large brokers operating in the industry. Our client is open to candidates who are based in Cyprus or located internationally within Europe and will offer a highly attractive remuneration and benefits package based on skills and experience. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Handle key communication with various brokers, both locally and internationally.
• Negotiate and implement commercial agreements, including rebates and kickbacks.
• Negotiate and promote the onboarding of new destinations to brokers.
• Conduct market research on competitors’ positions in the industry.
• Suggest and launch new products to the market.
• Suggest and get leads on new sales paths and channels, including brokers.  

Key Skills/Experience: 

• An academic background relating to Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field is desirable.
• Holders of an MBA are encouraged to apply.
• Extensive Sales and/or Business Development experience is essential.
• Approximately 4+ years of demonstrable experience in the Rental Car industry is a must.
• Possess big brand experience, with ‘Tier-1’ companies such as Avis, Thrifty, Sixt etc…
• Strong connections with connections with large brokers such as Cartrawler and Booking.com.
• Based in Europe and any connections with tour operators in Germany specifically will be considered an advantage.
• A proven track record of meeting and ideally exceeding designated revenue targets.
• Commercially aware with exceptional negotiation skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build long-lasting, productive relationships.
• Ability to travel both locally and internationally for work assignments.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7380. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.