Global Trade Engagement & Distribution Director

Queensland; Queensland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is seeking a Travel Trade Engagement and Distribution Development Director to provide strategic leadership for TEQ's global travel trade engagement and distribution development operations.

This role will grow Queensland's visitor economy by strengthening global travel trade partnerships and expanding the distribution of Queensland tourism experiences into key international and domestic markets.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership for TEQ's global travel trade engagements and distribution development.
• Experience managing global events, distribution missions and programs.
• Strong stakeholder relationships across TEQ, Tourism Australia and RTOS.
• Financial governance and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee TEQ's Travel Trade Engagement and Distribution Development Strategy, Famil Global Program Strategy and annual operating plan, including performance reporting.
• Lead delivery of TEQ's global travel trade events, distribution missions and engagement calendar, including the Australian Tourism Exchange and other key industry events.
• Direct global travel trade communications, CRM, training, education and development programs that strengthen partner engagement and build international sales capability.
• Lead the media and travel trade familiarisation function and the scaled-up international program supporting Queensland's positioning ahead of Brisbane 2032.
• Build strategic relationships across TEQ, Tourism Australia, Regional Tourism Organisations, industry associations, travel trade partners and Queensland tourism operators to maximise outcomes for the visitor economy.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, cross-cultural team while managing budgets, resources, risk, governance and delivery against KPIs.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and working across cultures in a global tourism environment.
• Extensive knowledge of global tourism product distribution, commercial sales strategies and Queensland tourism products.
• Demonstrated understanding of travel trade distribution partner needs.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, forward planning and complex project management skills.
• Excellent written communication and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including managing budgets, reforecasting and reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global travel trade

Stakeholder engagement

Event management

Budget management

Job description

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is seeking a Travel Trade Engagement and Distribution Development Director to provide strategic leadership for TEQ's global travel trade engagement and distribution development operations.

This role will grow Queensland's visitor economy by strengthening global travel trade partnerships and expanding the distribution of Queensland tourism experiences into key international and domestic markets.