Global Trade Marketing Manager

Abercrombie & Kent UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury travel brand is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to enhance their global trade marketing efforts. The successful candidate will implement marketing strategies in collaboration with regional teams and manage digital channels. Required qualifications include at least 7 years of B2B marketing experience, familiarity with luxury travel, and strong project management skills. The role also offers competitive salary, bonus plan, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus

Pension plan with employer contributions

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Enhanced paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Recruitment referral bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a marketing role focused on B2B.
• Strong understanding of B2B marketing channels in travel.
• Experience with luxury travel brands or DMCs is preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills with strong organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement the global trade marketing plan with sales teams.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for marketing.
• Manage content for global email marketing initiatives.
• Create print and digital marketing collateral.
• Monitor and report on digital trade channels.

Skills

B2B marketing

Project management

CRM expertise

Digital literacy

Copywriting and editing

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

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

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.

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.

Experience & 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

What We Offer

• 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.