Posted 13 March 2017
Jim has a wealth of sales and management experience for an array of well-known brands across the globe. His joins from Groupon, where he held several senior leadership roles, and was most recently the firm’s vice-president of sales for the UK and Ireland. In his five years at Groupon, he was instrumental in driving growth for the business, implementing and executing all aspects of sales strategies for leading countries in EMEA. He has a breadth of experience in global markets, having previously held positions across Europe as well as in Australia and the US.
Jim also finished as runner-up on the seventh series of BBC reality show The Apprentice in 2011, with Lord Alan Sugar referring to him as ‘the world’s greatest salesman’.
In his new role, Jim will be responsible for driving leisure and corporate sales internationally, working across all areas of the company including marketing, business development and recruitment to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. He will also be working closely our Travel Counsellors to continue to improve the support it offers globally.
Steve Byrne, CEO, said: “Jim not only has a wealth of experience and talent, but he also shares the ethos and values of the company, putting people and customers at the heart of everything. Jim also has considerable experience of working on a global scale, which will be crucial when it comes to supporting our 1,600 Travel Counsellors across the world.
“He will play a key part in boosting our corporate customers and continuing to develop our offering to existing customers, helping us to also maintain our strong re-book rate. I look forward to working with Jim in the coming months, and am confident that he is the ideal person to take such a key role within the company.”
Jim Eastwood, said: “What attracted me to Travel Counsellors is its overwhelming commitment to customer service, and the personal relationships that Travel Counsellors develop with their client base. The business promotes a culture of caring not only externally, but for its people, giving them the tools to provide the best service possible.
“The business has demonstrated outstanding levels of growth in recent years, and I’m hoping to be a key component in continuing to drive this in the coming months.”
Jim Eastwood the "worlds" greatest salesman now Travel Counsellors Global Sales Director will work with our Travel Counsellors's to help sharpen their selling skills and to win more business. Travel Counsellors have access to the very best support, and there has never been a better time to consider joining us! If you would like to find out more, take a look at our upcoming event dates.
