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SKR Reisen

Small-group international tours with sustainable practices

Head of Sales

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCologne, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in dynamic companies, such as consulting, scale-ups, or fast-growing businesses, is preferred.
  • Prior experience in the travel industry is not required.
  • Leadership experience is essential; project-based leadership experience may be sufficient, for example from consulting.
  • Ability to think in a structured way and communicate clearly.
  • Ability to stay composed and prioritize in stressful situations.
  • Operational decision-making ability combined with analytical foresight.
  • Positive attitude and ability to grasp new information quickly.
  • Ability to be clear in substance while maintaining a friendly manner.
  • Willingness to perform operational work as a leader.
  • Interest in helping shape the company and team.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously develop the company-wide sales strategy and identify KPI-driven opportunities to increase revenue, conversions, and sales opportunities; work with leaders to optimize relevant levers and channels.
  • Lead and develop seven team leads and their regional teams, comprising more than 80 employees; manage operations and ensure staffing capacity matches workload in both the short and long term.
  • Analyze and improve sales processes and systems to increase conversion rates, speed, and guest satisfaction.
  • Analyze performance across sales channels and customer groups, including direct customers and agencies, new and existing customers, and inquiries via email, telephone, and booking systems; apply findings through process changes or direct management.
  • Plan sales performance and provide coaching and transparent control systems to help team leads manage their regional teams and sales funnels.
  • Identify key supply-and-demand coordination issues and develop solutions with responsible management colleagues, including ways to fill the sales funnel or remove conversion blockers.
  • Participate in the management team, including weekly management updates and development of the company-wide annual strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in consulting, scale-ups, or other fast-growing companies.

About the Company

SKR Reisen

Small-group international tours with sustainable practices

SKR Reisen creates small-group travel experiences worldwide, with tours capped at 12 guests on long-haul trips and 16 in Europe. It designs and runs guided itineraries, handling logistics and local coordination, featuring German-speaking guides and country-style hotels. The company differentiates itself through its tightly managed groups, authentic local experiences, and a transparent commitment to sustainability, including TourCert CSR certification and ClimatePartner projects. Its goal is to offer meaningful, affordable travel that respects people and the planet.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Germany
Founded
1978

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