Company: Italy Bus Travelling (IBT) - New start-up part of Land&Sky Group
Location: Remote (United States)
Job Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor

About Us:
Italy Bus Travelling (IBT) specializes in creating unique, circular hop-on hop-off bus tours across Italy, combining flexibility, cultural exploration, and premium experiences. With a strong emphasis on both B2B and B2C sales, we partner with travel agencies, tour operators, and international clients to bring the best of Italy to travelers worldwide.

We are expanding our presence in the United States and are seeking a dynamic and motivated Regional Sales Representative to join our team. This role focuses on establishing and maintaining relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, and other industry players in the U.S. market.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote and sell IBT’s travel products (circular bus tours, premium packages, group services) to travel agencies, tour operators, and other partners in the USA.
Identify new business opportunities and establish strategic partnerships in the region.
Act as the main point of contact for B2B clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and support.
Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed regional sales targets.
Attend travel trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences to represent IBT and expand the client base.
Provide feedback to the IBT headquarters in Italy regarding market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in sales, preferably in the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry.
Strong network of contacts in the U.S. travel sector (e.g., travel agencies, tour operators, consortia).
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple accounts effectively.
Familiarity with Italian destinations, culture, and tourism products is a strong plus.
Proficiency in English (additional languages, especially Italian, are a plus).

Requirements:

Must reside in the United States and be familiar with the U.S. travel market.
Availability to travel occasionally for business meetings, trade shows, and events.
A valid C1-level proficiency in English is required.
Ability to work as an independent contractor (1099 in the U.S.).

What We Offer:

Competitive commission-based compensation with no cap on earnings.
Opportunity to represent a new Italian travel brand with high market appeal.
Flexibility to work remotely and manage your own schedule.
Access to training and support from the IBT headquarters in Italy.
Opportunities to travel to Italy for familiarization trips and product knowledge.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Do you currently represent any travel products? If yes, which ones?
Which major travel brands or companies have you worked with in the past?
Have you ever represented tour operators or services specifically related to Italy?
Do you have an established network of contacts in the travel industry in the United States?
What types of clients have you primarily worked with? (e.g., travel agencies, tour operators, consortia, etc.)
How familiar are you with the U.S. travel market trends and customer preferences?
Have you attended trade shows or events in the travel industry? If yes, which ones?
Are you familiar with specific regions or cities in Italy that are popular among U.S. travelers?
Have you sold products or services related to Italy before? If yes, what was your approach?

Experience:

Regional Travel Sales Representative: 3 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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