Regional Travel Management Manager

Premier Inn; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Regional Travel Management Company Manager to oversee TMC relationships and drive growth. This exciting role involves managing accounts, sourcing new business opportunities, and representing the company at trade shows. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the travel industry while enjoying a hybrid working environment. If you are passionate about travel and have a knack for relationship management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in the travel industry, particularly in relationship management.
• Comfortable analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with TMCs across the UK and Ireland.
• Create and implement account plans to meet growth targets.
• Negotiate contract renewals and revisions with TMCs.

Skills

Relationship Management

Account Management

Sales

Data Analysis

Job description

Job Title: Regional Travel Management Company (TMC) Manager

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 + up to 30% bonus OTE (capped at 45%)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Dunstable, LU5 5XE, hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home), occasional work from Holborn, London possible

Role Overview

We are seeking a Travel Management Company Manager (TMC Manager) to oversee relationships with TMCs, develop account plans, and drive growth. This role involves managing existing accounts, sourcing new business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and conducting regular reviews. You will also represent Premier Inn at trade shows (3-5 per year).

Responsibilities

1. Manage and develop relationships with TMCs across the UK and Ireland.
2. Create and implement account plans to meet growth targets.
3. Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and the TMC landscape.
4. Negotiate contract renewals and revisions with TMCs.
5. Conduct quarterly and annual business reviews and produce monthly reports.
6. Represent Premier Inn at trade shows.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in the travel industry, particularly in relationship management, account management, or sales.
• Comfortable analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Knowledge of business travel developments and trends.

About Whitbread: We are the UK’s largest hospitality business, with over 1,200 hotels and restaurants, and a team of 38,000 dedicated employees. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, recognized as a Top Employer for 14 consecutive years, and leaders in workplace equality.