Destinations Relations Executive

Sweet Carolina's Travel; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel company based in the City of Edinburgh is looking for a highly motivated Destinations Relations Executive. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with hotels and tourism boards, ensuring exceptional client experiences. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in travel sales and partnerships, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in CRM software. With a dynamic team environment and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a chance to make an impact in the travel sector.

Benefits

Dynamic team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in travel, hospitality, or tourism sales and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of global destinations and tourism trends.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with hotels and resorts.
• Negotiate partnership opportunities.
• Monitor destination trends and market developments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and relationship-driven Destinations Relations Executive to join our travel team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about creating meaningful partnerships with hotels, resorts, tour operators, and local tourism boards. You will be the bridge between our clients' travel experiences and the destinations we promote, ensuring seamless collaboration and premium service.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotels, resorts, attractions, and tourism boards.
• Negotiate agreements and partnership opportunities to enhance product offerings.
• Monitor destination trends, new experiences, and market developments.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to design destination-specific campaigns and promotions.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date destination information is available for clients and internal teams.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve client experiences and business growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience in travel, hospitality, or tourism sales and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of global destinations, hospitality standards, and tourism trends.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office suite.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work with global destinations and industry leaders.
• Professional development and growth within the travel sector.
• Flexible work arrangements.