Groups & Travel Trade Sales Leader

Ukinbound; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tourism organization in Greater London seeks a candidate to shape and implement their travel trade sales strategy. The role entails increasing engagement and visitation by building commercial partnerships and effective operational delivery. Key responsibilities include owning the travel trade strategy, generating leads through marketing initiatives, and managing the travel trade budget. Ideal candidates will have excellent sales and organizational skills, knowledge of the tourism industry, and experience in the travel sector.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the tourism industry and the travel trade.
• A good understanding of branding, communications, and marketing.
• Experience of developing and delivering a travel trade strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own the Groups and Travel Trade Strategy and work with Marketing.
• Use trips and marketing initiatives to generate leads.
• Develop and manage the travel trade budget and provide reporting.

Skills

Excellent sales skills

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Excellent numerical skills

Excellent knowledge of ticketing systems

Strong sales and partnership experience in the travel industry

Experience of working in a target-driven environment

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

A leading tourism organization in Greater London seeks a candidate to shape and implement their travel trade sales strategy. The role entails increasing engagement and visitation by building commercial partnerships and effective operational delivery. Key responsibilities include owning the travel trade strategy, generating leads through marketing initiatives, and managing the travel trade budget. Ideal candidates will have excellent sales and organizational skills, knowledge of the tourism industry, and experience in the travel sector.