Lead Sales Person
Women + Waves | Newquay | Full-Time, Office-Based | Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm
About Us
Women + Waves is a female-led surf collective with over a decade of experience creating bespoke surf camps and retreats exclusively for women. From Cornwall’s iconic breaks to sun-drenched international coastlines, our supportive, low-pressure coaching environment has earned over 350 five-star reviews and a fiercely loyal community (with more than 60% of guests returning!). Whether helping a beginner catch her first wave or guiding an experienced surfer on our Barbados trip, our mission is to break down barriers and build confidence, one swell at a time.
The Role
As our Lead Sales Person, you’ll be at the forefront of growing both our international holiday offerings and our popular domestic weekend events. You’ll thrive on hitting targets, nurturing leads, and converting enquiries into unforgettable surf experiences.
What You’ll Do
- Drive Bookings
- Engage new and returning guests via phone, email, WhatsApp, and live chat
- Present and upsell tailored surf packages – from Cornwall weekends to multi-day safaris in Morocco, Indonesia, Costa Rica, and beyond
- Manage the booking process end-to-end, from proposal to invoicing and payment collection
- Collaborate & Coordinate
- Liaise with event leaders to supply guest details, dietary needs, and logistics
- Work with Finance and Ops to ensure smooth cash collection and seamless guest experiences
- Share ideas and feedback with our social media, newsletter, and content creators
- Hit Your Targets
- Own your numbers – weekly revenue goals, conversion rates, booking volumes, and cash-collection milestones
Who You Are
- A natural storyteller who loves travel, surf culture, and building real connections
- Organised, proactive, and confident juggling multiple channels and tasks
- Comfortable with Google Sheets reporting and using Zoho CRM for pipeline and guest records
- Ambitious and target-driven, with proven ability to exceed sales goals
- Experience in travel sales, hospitality, or customer-facing roles is a plus – enthusiasm and service come first
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Office by the Beach: Our Newquay HQ is seconds from Fistral beach – surf on your lunch break!
- Work-Life Balance: Mon–Fri, 9–5 so weekends are free for waves
- Competitive Salary: Dependent on experience
- Team Perks: Ongoing training, chances to experience our UK and international trips, surf sessions, team retreats, and deeply discounted adventures
Applications
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED – thank you to everyone who applied!
Send CVs and short videos were reviewed on a rolling basis. Although this role has closed, keep an eye on our Women + Waves website for future opportunities to join the team.
Women + Waves is an equal-opportunity employer, open to all genders.
