Senior Manager - Tourism Partnerships

TBO.COM; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive tourism partnerships in Dubai. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the travel industry by designing impactful marketing strategies and building strong relationships with trade partners. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of a $9 trillion market, where your contributions will help enhance leadership skills and foster growth in a recovering industry. Be part of a supportive and informal environment that values innovation and collaboration, making a significant impact on global travel management.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of work experience, with at least 2 years in the travel industry.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement trade marketing strategies and B2B campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners in the travel industry.

Skills

Relationship Building

Project Management

Travel Industry Knowledge

Marketing Strategy

Advertising Experience

Job description

Business Development Manager - Tourism Partnerships, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: TBO.COM (http://www.tbo.com)

Location: 2408, Oaks Liwa Heights, Jumeirah Lake Towers, P.O. Box 34544, Dubai, U.A.E.

About TBO

TBO is a global platform that simplifies buying and selling travel needs for travel partners worldwide. Our proprietary technology connects travel buyers and suppliers seamlessly, addressing the complexities of global travel.

Founded in 2006, TBO started as a single-product air ticketing company and has grown into a leading B2A travel portal across the Americas, UK & Europe, Africa, Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific.

Our product range includes air, hotels, rail, holiday packages, car rentals, transfers, sightseeing, cruises, and cargo. We leverage AI/ML to offer personalized listings and products, increasing conversion rates.

Why Join TBO

• Contribute to building the world's largest technology-led travel distribution network in a $9 trillion market.
• Be part of an emerging leader in end-to-end B2B travel management technology.
• Physical presence in multiple countries with operations in 110 countries.
• Reputation for trusted, long-lasting relationships with suppliers and buyers.
• Open, informal start-up environment that values care and innovation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to enhance leadership skills and contribute to creating a global-scale company.
• Challenge yourself with innovative, path-breaking work.
• Be part of the recovering travel industry post-pandemic, witnessing and shaping its growth.

Role Highlights

TBO Academy is an online platform for training travel agents and trade partners, educating them on destinations, hotels, soft skills, and industry knowledge through videos, presentations, and quizzes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and implement trade marketing strategies and B2B campaigns.
2. Build and maintain relationships with trade partners in the travel industry.
3. Coordinate with marketing and design teams for campaign launches.
4. Report on campaign performance and monitor campaign health regularly.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2-4 years of work experience, with at least 2 years in the travel industry.
• Experience with tourism agencies or partnership roles is essential.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of the travel industry and destination marketing.
• Experience in advertising is a plus.