Global Trade Marketing Manager

Abercrombie & Kent; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury travel brand is seeking a Marketing Manager in City of Westminster. The successful candidate will implement trade marketing strategies, ensure alignment with brand guidelines, and manage multiple projects effectively. Applicants should have at least 7 years of B2B marketing experience, solid CRM knowledge, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive salary, annual bonuses, and benefits including hybrid working and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus plan

Company pension plan

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Life Assurance

Enhanced Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in a marketing role, focused on B2B.
• Strong CRM background.
• Hands-on and proactive with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement the global trade marketing plan.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for B2B initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional teams to deliver email marketing.

Skills

B2B marketing

Project management

Digital and IT literacy

Communication skills

Copywriting

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement the global trade marketing plan in partnership with regional sales and marketing teams.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of B2B marketing initiatives.
• Work with regional marketing teams to deliver the global email marketing calendar, managing content coordination and briefing, email creation, and deployment.
• Collaborate with regional marketing and creative teams to produce print and digital collateral, including brochures, destination guides, leaflets, and presentations.
• Manage trade portal content, new feature rollouts, and regional communication, ensuring portal content is up to date and optimised.
• Support marketing actions related to onboarding new DMCs.
• Ensure all marketing materials and campaigns align with A&K's brand guidelines and messaging.
• Manage the development and coordination of trade show materials and logistics.
• Monitor and report on digital trade channels (email and portal) to optimize engagement and effectiveness.
• Prepare creative briefs and collaborate with the creative team and external freelancers to develop on‑brand assets and content for internal and external channels.
• Maintain internal marketing project trackers, go‑to‑market plans, and monthly marketing summaries to support collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in a marketing role, with a strong focus on B2B marketing.
• Solid understanding of B2B marketing channels and distribution within the travel industry.
• Experience working with luxury travel brands; DMC experience preferred.
• Strong CRM background.
• Exceptional project management skills and highly organised.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing or updating trade portals (advantageous).
• High level of digital and IT literacy.
• Hands‑on, proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Resourceful self‑starter who takes initiative and works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Team player with a positive attitude who collaborates effectively across departments.
• Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Sound understanding of brand management and adherence to brand guidelines.

Come and join one of the world's leading luxury travel brands.

Company Overview

A&K Travel Group is a dynamic collection of travel and cruise companies, including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, and the world's oldest travel agency, Cox & Kings. We create unique, immersive travel experiences worldwide. Our people make us a great place to work, fostering a supportive environment with ongoing training and global career opportunities. We also make a difference: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy has supported communities for 40 years, and we were recognised by Which? for exceptional client care during the pandemic.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus plan.
• Company pension plan from start of employment, with employer contributions increasing after 5 and 10 years of service.
• 25 days annual leave – in addition to bank holidays, plus the ability to buy an additional 5 days or sell 5 days.
• Discounted trips through A&K Travel Group Travel Benefit Program (includes friends and family).
• Discounted Gym Membership – we offer a contribution of up to £35 a month at either Virgin Active Gym (London) or to other gyms through GymFlex.
• Life Assurance (4x base salary paid out as tax‑free sum).
• Hybrid working – we value collaboration and ask employees to come to the office for a minimum of 4 days per week.
• Enhanced Paid Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay.
• Employee Assistance Program – includes access to wellbeing resources and counselling.
• £1,000 Recruitment Referral Bonus.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Regular Social Events.

EEO Statement

Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.