Sales & Marketing (Travel Trade) Account Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a Sales & Marketing (Travel Trade) Account Manager to work on an amazing portfolio of destination clients. The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining excellent relationships with high profile international destination clients and travel trade partners.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining excellent relationships with destination clients, preparing and delivering travel trade training presentations, building relationships with travel trade partners, and managing the day-to-day activity of the account.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a fantastic role for an individual looking to further their role in the industry. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role within the tourism industry, a good understanding of the UK & Irish outbound market, and strong written and communication skills.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role (minimum 3-4 years) within the tourism industry
• Experience working with North American DMOs is preferred but not essential
• A good understanding of the UK & Irish outbound market would be preferred
• Experience managing multiple projects/clients at one time
• Strong written skills and communication skills
• Experience hosting events or FAM trips preferred
• Strong network within the UK and Ireland travel trade industry
• Experience in managing budgets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Generous annual holiday package including 25 days of annual leave, 3 personal days and year-end holiday break
• Private medical, life and income protection insurance and pension scheme contribution from the company
• Hybrid working schedule – 3 days in office and 2 days WFH
• Lively social calendar with numerous activities and events to take part in
• Weekly fresh fruit deliveries
• Dog friendly office
• Cycle to work scheme/Season Ticket Loan
• Work from anywhere / work from any office benefits