Travel Trade Account Manager
Are you passionate about promoting global destinations to the UK travel industry? Join this award-winning boutique travel PR & marketing agency as a Travel Trade Account Manager and become a vital part of a dynamic team representing an exciting portfolio of international clients, including tour operators and tourist boards. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll collaborate with travel trade partners, suppliers, and industry experts to showcase overseas destinations while driving innovative strategies to achieve client objectives. Salary of £32k to £35k, hybrid working in Sussex.
Travel Trade Account Manager - Role & Responsibilities:
Support the Account Director in developing clients’ annual plans while executing activity programmes to achieve set goals and objectives.
Coordinate and deliver sales and training programmes to the travel trade, representing clients at meetings, roadshows, and events.
Identify and implement promotional, joint marketing, and sponsorship opportunities in line with clients' brand values.
Oversee assigned client social media accounts, ensuring effective postings, monitoring, and reporting.
Organise and attend client events, including trade shows, exhibitions, roadshows, and networking sessions.
Manage budgets effectively, track expenditure, and oversee administrative tasks.
Plan and escort overseas familiarisation trips, approximately two per year.
Create marketing materials, including e-newsletters and trade mailers.
Contribute ideas for new client pitches and expand industry contacts.
Provide administrative support, including answering calls and general office tasks.
Travel Trade Account Manager - Skills & Experience Required:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the travel industry in a similar role, such as destination representation, account management, or trade sales.
Marketing or PR experience is advantageous, with knowledge of social media strategies and joint marketing initiatives.
Confident in presenting and delivering training sessions to trade partners.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills with clients, suppliers, and trade partners.
Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
Flexible, self-motivated, and adaptable to working across multiple projects and attending events across the UK and overseas.
Excellent written communication skills.
Must hold a valid driving license and be willing to drive in the USA when necessary.
Travel Trade Account Manager - Key Benefits:
Salary: £32k to £35k, depending on experience.
Enjoy flexible hybrid working - 2 days in the West Sussex office and 3 days from home after initial training.
Free parking at the office, conveniently located 5 minutes from train station.
This is an exciting role which includes attendance at a variety of shows and events, including weekend and evening shows, exhibitions, roadshows, overseas events & fam trips.
Interested in the role of Travel Trade Account Manager - We'd love to hear from you! Email your CV to (url removed) or apply online today