Are you enthusiastic about Italy, fluent in Italian, and excited to spend your days improving our travel products across this beautiful country? We’re on the hunt for a Regional Destination Manager with a track record in neogiation, who is excited to drive extensively throughout Italy, and thrives on creating outstanding travel experiences. This unique role combines contract negotiation, product development, and cross-functional collaboration, with the goal of delivering truly unforgettable Italian journeys for our customers. You’ll also spend 2-3 days per month in our Crawley office, working alongside our team to bring our Italian travel vision to life. Citalia ( www.citalia.com ) is the leading Italian specialist, with more than 90 years’ experience in organising holidays to Italy. Over the years, Citalia has built great relationships with Italian hoteliers which allows them to offer a whole range of outstanding value offers, many of which are exclusive to Citalia. Sovereign Luxury Travel ( www.sovereign.com ) is an established luxury UK Tour Operator that has been operating within the Luxury Travel Market for over 50 years. Specialising in award winning luxury holidays. Key Responsibilities Contracting & Supplier Management - You’ll have a vital role in the contracting and procurement process, managing relationships with Italian suppliers for accommodations and experiences. Your task is to secure the best commercial terms, ensuring our offerings are competitive and customer-focused. You’ll lead reviews, analyse supplier performance, and make decisive calls on changes when needed, all while ensuring that every contract is accurate and meets our standards. Product Development & Strategy - With an in-depth understanding of the Italian travel market, you’ll develop and implement a strategic destination plan that aligns with our broader Tailormade strategy. This includes spotting trends, leading market analysis, and identifying new product opportunities. Your insights will shape our product offerings and empower our sales teams with the knowledge and inspiration they need to make Italy an irresistible choice for our customers. Marketing & Promotion - In collaboration with our marketing team, you’ll drive targeted campaigns that put Italy front and centre. Lead all aspects of promotional agreements and ensure accuracy of both online and offline content to highlight the outstanding quality and distinctive appeal of our Italian products. You’ll also contribute ideas for direct mail campaigns, blogs, and social media, bringing Italy to life for our customers. Leadership - While this role has a strong operational and strategic focus, you’ll lead by example, and may have opportunities in future to lead a small team of executives and managers. What We Are Looking For Experience & Skills - Demonstrable experience in experiential product management with strong commercial competence, and solid contracting and negotiation skills. Language & Travel Requirements - Fluent in Italian, with a keen sense of the Italian culture and travel landscape. You’re excited to travel throughout Italy and driving on your own. Collaboration & Initiative - Able to work cross-functionally and balance independent work with regular team collaboration. Problem Solving & Organisation - Outstanding organisational, communication and presentation skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Can do attitude and great team player with a hands-on approach. Working with us: Competitive salary Annual bonus scheme Flexible working hours and locations Various employee discounts and offers Career progression opportunities If Italy calls to you and you’re excited to create memorable travel experiences, we’d love to hear from you Apply today and start your next adventure. We believe people are happier and perform best when they are able to be their true self, and that diverse teams deliver better results. Together we will cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where everyone can flourish. We are committed to driving change through increasing awareness of, and counteracting, unconscious bias; building an inclusive culture, and embracing diversity in all its dimensions. Travelopia is committed to ensuring a work environment that is open, accessible, and inclusive, removing barriers for all individuals. If you require accommodations/additional support to participate in the recruitment and selection process, kindly inform us. Our hiring team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations/additional in a timely and confidential manner. Information received will be handled with the utmost discretion. To request accommodations, please contact our team at TalentTravelopia.com LI-HYBRID LI-MQ1