Beschreibung As a Retail Development Manager, you are responsible for developing Holiday Extras’ retail activities through physical travel agencies across France and Wallonia. You build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with travel agents and partners and identify growth opportunities to further expand the business. Diese Aufgaben erwarten Dich bei uns: <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Identifies commercial opportunities and successfully converts them into growth within new and existing accounts. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Analyses sales data and takes action based on feedback, insights, and available data. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Solves problems independently and shows strong initiative. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Demonstrates creativity in developing new initiatives, incentives, and presentations. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Takes full ownership of the assigned region and maintains in-depth knowledge of it.</li></ul> <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Proactively identifies and onboard new travel agencies to join our network.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Represents the company at retail market events and supports broader commercial initiatives.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Supports business growth in France in a cross-functional manner, contributing market and cultural expertise where relevant.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Independently plans annual marketing activities for the assigned region and accounts. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Initiates and manages regional and national incentive programs. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Creates and executes personal work schedules with minimal supervision. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Supports the execution of thematic campaigns designed to educate, motivate, and support travel agents (e.g. concepts focused on creating meaningful customer experiences), forming the foundation for presentations, store visits, and the annual narrative.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Understands partner objectives and develops plans to achieve them, aligned with Holiday Extras’ goals. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Adapts communication style based on the situation and the audience. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Acts with integrity and builds trust to ensure long-term, effective partnerships. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Demonstrates a solution-oriented mindset and a flexible approach when working with internal teams. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Builds strong networks and ensures partners feel valued and well supported during joint events. </li></ul> Das bringst Du mit: <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Minimum of 3 yeras' experience in the travel industry in a comparable field-based ("on the road")</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Recognised as an expert within the assigned region, both internally and externally. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Able to motivate and inspire travel agents in both small and large group settings. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Possesses excellent presentation skills and brings energy to every session. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Motivated to analyse data in order to identify growth opportunities and define actions. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Capable of producing performance reports for partners with a strong focus on growth. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Understands customer segments and knows how to tailor offers to maximise profitability. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Communicates data clearly and concisely, both internally and to partners. </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">French at a native speaker level is mandatory to fulfil the role. English at conversational level is required since part of the reporting line is in english and the majority of colleagues are english speakers.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Conversational English is required, as part of the reporting line and the majority of colleagues are English-speaking</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Strong networking skills </li></ul> Und das findest du bei uns... <ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Bei uns hast Du die Möglichkeit, über Deinen Arbeitsbereich hinauszuschauen, abteilungsübergreifend mitzudenken und mit Deinen Vorschlägen und Ideen unsere Arbeitsabläufe zu optimieren. Die Freude am Miteinander und Vielfalt des Teams machen unsere einzigartige Unternehmenskultur aus.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Großer Zusammenhalt mit tollen Entwicklungs- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Arbeitsausstattung mit Apple MacBook </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Zuschuss zur betrieblichen Altersvorsorge</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Flexible Arbeitszeiten</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Wanderlust</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Corporate Benefits</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Geburtstagsfrei, keiner soll an seinem großen Tag arbeiten</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Zudem viele andere (H)Xtras wie Teamabende, Kickertisch und ein großer Garten</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Und noch viel mehr…</li></ul> Du fühlst Dich angesprochen? <p style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Haben wir dein Interesse geweckt, dann möchten wir gern mehr von dir sehen! Zeige uns, was du bisher texten konntest und auf welche Texte du besonders stolz bist.<p style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Am besten machst du dir gleich selbst ein Bild von deinem zukünftigen Team: Auf unserer Karriereseite – die eigentlich eine Culture-Seite ist – haben wir alle Teams einmal vorgestellt. Im Marketing & Online Sales Team wirst du dein neues zu Hause finden: <a href="http://karriere.holidayextras.de/" style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;">http://karriere.holidayextras.de/</a>. Oder schau’ dir unser Video an: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhDqiQqF984" style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhDqiQqF984</a>! <p style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Bitte bewirb Dich ausschließlich über unser Online Formular. Deine Ansprechpartner sind Manuel Fosati (People Lead DE) und Arno Zanello (Contracting Manager Europe).

Retail Development Manager – France & Wallonia (Belgium) @ holiday-extras-gmbh

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