Travel Commercial and Marketing Manager

Antella Travel Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Travel Commercial and Marketing Manager to execute marketing strategies and support product performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the travel industry, particularly with knowledge of Latin America. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office. Key responsibilities include managing marketing budgets and leading a cross-functional team.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

10 days fam trip allowance

Pension

Regular company social events

Qualifications

• Experience within the travel industry in a marketing role.
• Hands-on marketing experience across digital and offline channels.
• Strong understanding of Latin American tourism sector.

Responsibilities

• Execute marketing and product strategies aligned with company goals.
• Support the product portfolio performance and manage the marketing budget.
• Plan and deliver multi-channel marketing activities.

Skills

Experience in travel marketing

Product knowledge of Latin America

Hands-on marketing experience

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Travel Commercial and Marketing Manager

Base Salary £45,000 + Great Benefits

Hybrid - Surrey

Our client is an award-winning travel company who specialise in creating memorable bespoke tours within Latin America and the Polar regions.

Due to continued growth, they are now recruiting for an a Travel Commercial and Marketing Manager to join the team.

This is a pivotal hands on role with the responsibility of supporting and leading the commercial strategy across the marketing and product teams to build brand visibility, revenue growth, customer acquisition and retention.

This role brings together practical execution, data-driven insight, and leadership to achieve commercial success.

To be considered, candidates must have experience within the travel industry gained within a marketing role with product knowledge of the Latin America region.

This role is offered a hybrid basis (2 days per week on the office) with the office based in South West London / Surrey.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Execute marketing and product strategies aligned with company goals.
• Support the product portfolio performance, ensuring profitability & market relevance across all product lines.
• Assist in forecasting and managing revenue targets across marketing and product lines.
• Manage the marketing budget to ensure efficient allocation and strong ROI.
• Plan and deliver multi-channel marketing activity to drive customer acquisition, conversion, and loyalty.
• Oversee paid media, SEO, email, organic social, partnerships, and offline marketing.
• Create and manage PR initiatives including media relations, press releases, and press trips.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform commercial strategy.
• Build and manage Partnership strategies with tourist boards, cruise lines, and other strategic partners.
• Lead, mentor, and support a small cross‑functional team across the marketing and product departments.

Experience Required

• Previous experience in a marketing role within the travel industry is essential.
• Product knolwedge of Latin America is essential
• Hands‑on marketing experience across digital and offline channels, with a focus on performance and ROI.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence in representing the business externally.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make commercially sound decisions.
• Understanding of product development, contracting, and supplier negotiation.
• Bring experience or a strong understanding of the Latin American tourism sector.

Salary and Benefits

• Base Salary to £45,000 depending on experience.
• 24 days annual leave.
• 10 days fam trip allowance.
• Hybrid Working – 2 days per week in the office.
• Pension.
• Regular company social events.

To apply for this Travel Commercial and Marketing Manager role, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss the role and company.