General Manager – Travel & Tourism
CEEGO Travel · Kochi, Kerala, India
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Ltd. is a newly launched travel and tourism company in India, backed by its parent company, CEEGO Travel LLC, Dubai, UAE.We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and result-oriented General Manager to lead our Kochi operations, drive business growth, and oversee the company's day-to-day activities.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development: Develop and execute strategies to grow corporate and leisure travel business across India.Operations Management: Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing team.Sales & Revenue Growth: Achieve sales targets, improve profitability, and identify new business opportunities.Corporate Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and key business partners.Supplier Management: Negotiate competitive rates and commercial agreements with airlines, hotels, DMCs, and other travel suppliers.Financial Management: Monitor revenue, expenses, operational budgets, receivables, and overall branch profitability.Marketing & Brand Development: Collaborate with the marketing team to strengthen CEEGO Holidays' presence in the Indian travel market.Process Improvement: Implement operational SOPs, quality control measures, and performance monitoring systems.Management Reporting: Provide regular business performance reports, sales forecasts, and growth plans to company directors.Candidate RequirementsMinimum 10–15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.Strong knowledge of corporate travel, outbound holidays, airline ticketing, hotel reservations, and visa services.Proven experience in business development, team management, and revenue generation.Good understanding of GDS systems, travel technology, and B2B/B2C travel platforms.Excellent communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and profitability.Experience managing a travel agency or branch independently is highly preferred.What We OfferCompetitive salary based on experience and expertise.Performance-based incentives linked to business growth and profitability.Leadership opportunity in an expanding international travel company.Professional growth and long-term career development.