Commercial / Marketing Manager

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the travel industry is seeking a Commercial and Marketing Manager to lead the commercial strategy and marketing activities. This role involves executing marketing plans to enhance brand visibility and drive revenue growth. You will have a strong background in commercial management and marketing within the travel sector. The position offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary of up to £45,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial, product, or marketing management role within the travel industry.
• Hands-on marketing experience across digital and offline channels, with a focus on performance and ROI.
• Experience leading and developing small teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute marketing and product strategies aligned with company goals.
• Plan and deliver multi-channel marketing activities to drive customer acquisition.
• Build and manage Coop Partnership strategies with tourist boards and strategic partners.

Skills

Commercial management

Marketing management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Fantastic new role are you from a Commercial/ Marketing background within the travel sector if so carry on reading !!!

As a Commercial and Marketing Manager, you'll play hands‑on role to support and lead the commercial strategy across marketing and product functions. Reporting directly to the Director, this position is responsible for executing commercial and marketing plans to build brand visibility, revenue growth, customer acquisition and retention. This role brings together practical execution, data‑driven insight, and leadership to achieve commercial success.

Key Commercial Responsibilities

Strategic Ownership:

• Execute marketing and product strategies aligned with company goals.
• Support the product portfolio performance, ensuring profitability & market relevance across all product lines.
• Assist in forecasting and managing revenue targets across marketing and product lines.
• Manage the marketing budget to ensure efficient allocation and strong ROI.
• Identify and support delivery of new or expanded revenue opportunities.
• Present key performance data to the Senior Management Team (SMT), including lead volumes and campaign metrics, to support strategic decision‑making and business planning ensuring marketing activity is delivered on time, within budget, and with clear ROI.

Brand and Market Positioning:

• Plan and deliver multi‑channel marketing activity to drive customer acquisition, conversion, and loyalty.
• Oversee paid media, SEO, email, organic social, partnerships, and offline marketing.
• Create and manage PR initiatives including media relations, press releases, and press trips.
• Contribute to pricing strategies and revenue models for products and campaigns.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform commercial strategy.

Partnerships & External Relations:

• Build and manage Coop Partnership strategies with tourist boards, cruise lines, and other strategic partners.
• Support commercial negotiations with suppliers and external partners.
• Manage agencies and retainer partners to ensure commercial value and alignment.

About You

• Proven experience in a commercial, product, or marketing management role within the travel industry.
• Hands‑on marketing experience across digital and offline channels, with a focus on performance and ROI.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence in representing the business externally.
• Experience leading and developing small teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make commercially sound decisions.
• Understanding of product development, contracting, and supplier negotiation.
• Bring experience or a strong understanding of the Latin American tourism sector.
• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy collaborating across departments.

Package

Hybrid - 2 days in office 3 from home.

Monday- Friday

Modern office in South West London

Salary up to £45,000

Please email (url removed) or apply here