Commercial Manager

Travel Trade Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to drive sales and support strategic initiatives. The role involves collaborating with key directors and managing promotional campaigns. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and be adept at developing innovative opportunities to enhance company growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial planning and execution.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to analyse market trends and competitor pricing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with directors to execute commercial strategies.
• Assist in developing promotional strategies.
• Generate business performance reports.

Skills

Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Communication

Analytical Skills

Sales Strategy

Tools

Tableau

Reportal

Job description

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This exciting role supports the company’s commercial and sales objectives through strategic planning, operational execution, and cross-functional collaboration. The position works closely with the Managing Director, Sales Director, and other department leads to drive revenue growth, manage promotional activity, and maintain key industry relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Managing Director and Sales Director to execute commercial strategies and priorities.
• Identify and propose innovative commercial opportunities to drive sales and support company growth objectives.
• Provide support to the Managing Director on various ad hoc projects and initiatives.
• Promotions & Pricing
• Assist in the development of promotional strategies alongside the Managing Director.
• Partner with the Director of Reservations & Customer Relations and the Sales Director to execute promotional activities.
• Prepare monthly reports analysing the performance of promotional campaigns.
• Monitor pricing and inventory to optimise promotional effectiveness and suggest improvements for future campaigns.
• Manage internal and external distribution of pricing and promotional materials.
• Act as the primary liaison with the U.S. Head Office for the day-to-day coordination of promotions, ensuring alignment with the UK and European markets.
• Communicate promotional details internally to ensure cross-departmental awareness and alignment.
• Generate monthly business performance reports using systems such as Tableau and Reportal.
• Support the Managing Director and Sales Director in setting and monitoring targets for commercial agreements.
• Conduct competitor pricing analysis and share insights with the Sales, Marketing, and Reservations teams.
• Team Management
• Provide training and day-to-day management of the Sales & Marketing Support Executive.
• Collaborate with the Sales Director to respond to promotional requests from Business Development Managers and identify strategic solutions.
• Lead the creation and distribution of weekly promotional sheets to trade partners.
• Actively pursue new business opportunities by establishing industry contacts, providing training, and sharing product updates.
• Assist with the promotion and market management for the European region.
• Maintain strong relationships with travel agents and tour operators, in coordination with the Sales Support Team.
• Ensure timely responses (within 48 hours) to all agent and tour operator inquiries.
• Develop and implement initiatives to increase sales through agency and tour operator channels.
• Support the planning and execution of joint promotions, ship visits, and industry events.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of promotional materials and tactical offers.
• Support marketing campaigns and brochure production, including pricing and content validation, and provide design input as needed.
• Oversee the management and functionality of the UK and EU online booking portals.
• Manage the administration of reward programs and incentives for travel agents.
• Propose enhancements to internal systems, products, and operational workflows.

Package

• Salary £45,000

Interested apply here now or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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