Country Sales Executive - New Zealand

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We've been creating positive change through the joy of travel since 1989, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with 1000s of experiences in over 100 countries.

Are you someone who knows New Zealand inside out? Do you love travel and thrive off turning someone’s travel dreams into a trip they’ll never forget? We’re looking for a Country Sales Executive to join our Intrepid Travel team in Auckland. You’ll be the travel expert our customers will come to rely on. In this role, you will create inspiring private group and tailored FIT journeys, building itineraries, recommending experiences and bringing their trip ideas to life. From the first enquiry through to departure date, you’ll own the customer journey and make sure every interaction feels as memorable as the trip itself.

We're looking for someone who brings proven sales experience, strong destination knowledge and at least two years’ experience working for a New Zealand inbound tour operator. You’ll be confident building relationships, understanding what makes each traveller tick and turning that insight into great travel experiences, while keeping an eye on conversion, targets and commercial results. You'll collaborate across the Country Office with our Reservations, Operations, Product and Contracting teams to make sure every detail is right, so if you are a natural communicator who is passionate about creating genuine travel experiences, your next adventure might be waiting!

This is a full-time, permanent role based in our Auckland office on a hybrid basis (3 days per week in the office). The successful candidate will be eligible to fantastic benefits and sales commission, we’ll share more details and a clear breakdown of sales targets and commission during the official interview process.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

• Previous Sales experience essential, with the ability to achieve high conversion rates
• At least 2 years ’ experience of working for a New Zealand inbound tour operator with strong destination travel knowledge
• Experience working with New Zealand hotel and activity suppliers
• Certificate or Diploma in tourism (Level 5 or above)
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Fluent English language skills (written and verbal)

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

• Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.