Partnership Development Manager - Scotland and Northern Ireland OR North of England and the Midlands

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in the holiday sector is seeking a Partnership Development Manager to enhance sales and partnerships for P&O Cruises. This full-time role involves extensive travel across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the North of England, focusing on account management and revenue development. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a customer service orientation. Join a supportive environment offering competitive benefits and help create unforgettable holiday experiences.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Minimum 25 days leave plus bank holidays

Employee discounts

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

Health plans

Life assurance

Parental leave

Employee shares

Electric car and Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and account management, preferably in travel or cruises.
• Proven track record in ROI and target achievement.

Responsibilities

• Seek and evaluate new partnership opportunities.
• Develop and monitor sales plans to meet profit targets.
• Manage monthly budget reconciliation and forecasts.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Marketing

Trade Relationship Management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Partnership Development Manager - Scotland and Northern Ireland OR North of England and the Midlands

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Job Description

Carnival UK & P&O Cruises are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on diverse talents and perspectives, and we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

In our growth and innovation journey, we seek a Partnership Development Manager to bring insights and expertise to our P&O Cruises sales team.

The role covers either Scotland and Northern Ireland OR the North of England and the Midlands, requiring travel across these regions.

Role Overview

The P&O Cruises Sales team aims to make P&O Britain’s #1 holiday choice. Working with trade partners, we deliver top guest experiences and seamless bookings.

As Partnerships Development Manager, you will support account management for a portfolio of travel agent partners, developing revenue and business opportunities.

This role involves:

• Seeking and evaluating new partnership opportunities to expand distribution for P&O Cruises
• Developing and monitoring sales plans to meet profit targets
• Managing monthly budget reconciliation, accruals, and forecasts for agencies

This is a full-time, permanent position at CUK08 level. Extensive UK and overseas travel is required, and a full UK driving license is necessary.

What You'll Bring

We seek candidates with:

• Experience in sales and account management, preferably in travel or cruises
• Experience in marketing—direct mail, press, or online
• A proven track record in ROI and target achievement
• Trade relationship management skills
• Proficiency in IT packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are:

• An effective communicator, capable of presenting to large audiences
• Customer service-oriented
• An influencer with strong commercial acumen

Application Guidance

We value diversity and encourage applications from varied backgrounds. If you're passionate about sales and growth, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive environment with benefits including:

• Annual bonus
• Minimum 25 days leave plus bank holidays and holiday trading
• Employee discounts, learning opportunities, wellbeing programmes
• Health plans, life assurance, parental leave, employee shares, and schemes like electric car and Cycle to Work

Apply now to start your journey with us and help create unforgettable holiday experiences.