Commercial / Marketing Manager

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

Job summary

A travel industry recruitment firm seeks a Commercial and Marketing Manager to lead marketing strategies and support commercial growth. Responsibilities include executing multi-channel marketing initiatives, managing the marketing budget, and analyzing performance data. The ideal candidate has proven experience in marketing within the travel sector, strong communication and negotiation skills, and an understanding of the Latin American tourism industry. This hybrid role offers a 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, focused on performance and ROI.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and commercially sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Execute marketing and product strategies aligned with company goals.
• Manage the marketing budget for efficient allocation and strong ROI.
• Plan and deliver multi-channel marketing activity to drive customer acquisition.

Skills

Commercial management expertise

Marketing strategy execution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of Latin American tourism

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 a 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 Responsibilities

• 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.

Performance & Data‑Driven Decision Making

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.

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