Junior Account Manager (Travel & Tourism Industry)

Are you an outgoing ‘people person’ with a genuine passion for sales, building business and nurturing client relationships?Do you have a knack for client networking and communication?Are you eager to learn & develop a successful sales career?Are you looking for a challenge, all while being backed by a supportive team?Are you interested in working with some of Australia’s largest Travel & Tourism companies?If this sounds exciting to you, we are excited to meet you - DON'T FORGET TO APPLY!TransPerfect Sydney is looking for an outgoing, eager individual to join the team to generate new leads and support existing accounts.ABOUT THE ROLEWe are looking for someone who is eager to get out there and ‘network, network, network’, and passionate about nurturing client relationships!As a Junior Account Manager (Business Development & Account Management), you will be focusing on generating new business, targeting the travel and tourism industries & serving as the first level of support to existing clients/accounts. You will be a strong communicator, reliable, organised, and keen to kick-start your sales career. You will be ready to take responsibility and ownership of your clients, and have a passion for driving new business opportunities and sales.POSITION SUMMARY/KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSelling TransPerfect’s GlobalLink technology to new and existing clients – A Localisation & TMS (Translation Management System)Generate new sales leads via cold calling, emailing, primary research, networking, trade shows & events.Provide customer support and manage client expectations in liaison with the Production Management TeamIdentify, qualify, develop and close sales opportunities in coordination with Sales ManagementPromote and educate clients regarding TransPerfect’s servicesManage and control pricing and contractual issues by developing a thorough understanding of company proceduresTake an active role in learning about each client’s industry, business needs and company culture to identify new business opportunities and provide a high level of serviceREQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCEExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishExcellent problem solving skillsMinimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalentService-focused with a desire to exceed clients’ expectationsMultitasking and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgencyCommit to always treating everyone (from clients to co-workers to vendors to business partners) with the ultimate level of respectWork well in a team with people from a variety of different backgrounds and culturesBuild and maintain strategic relationships with clients and co-workersCelebrate diversity and embrace new ideas and differing perspectivesTake active measures to achieve results and solve problemsJOB PERKSAnnual global TransPerfect conferences (merit based – prior locations include Venice, Thailand and Amsterdam)Opportunities to travel within ANZ for your clientsAttend industry tradeshowsHiring Manager:Paulina Belcik - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinabelcik/By applying, I confirm I have read and accept TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruitingTransPerfect provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, colour, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.We celebrate diversity as one of our core values and we have a clear goal: to be an inclusive workplace where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Together with passionate, creative and collaborative colleagues, we are working to ensure accessibility is for everyone.