Destinations Relations Executive

Sweet Carolina Travels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team environment

Global travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

A travel company is looking for a Destinations Relations Executive in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will manage relationships with hotels and tourism boards, negotiate agreements, and provide insights to enhance client experiences. Candidates should have a strong background in travel, hospitality, or tourism sales, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development in the dynamic travel sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in travel, hospitality, or tourism sales and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with hotels and resorts.
• Negotiate agreements to enhance product offerings.
• Monitor destination trends and market developments.
• Collaborate on destination-specific campaigns.
• Provide insights to improve client experiences.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

New York, New York, United States Sweet Carolina Travels

About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and relationship-driven Destinations Relations Executive to join our travel team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about creating meaningful partnerships with hotels, resorts, tour operators, and local tourism boards. You will be the bridge between our clients’ travel experiences and the destinations we promote, ensuring seamless collaboration and premium service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotels, resorts, attractions, and tourism boards.
• Negotiate agreements and partnership opportunities to enhance product offerings.
• Monitor destination trends, new experiences, and market developments.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to design destination-specific campaigns and promotions.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date destination information is available for clients and internal teams.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve client experiences and business growth.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in travel, hospitality, or tourism sales and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of global destinations, hospitality standards, and tourism trends.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office suite.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work with global destinations and industry leaders.
• Professional development and growth within the travel sector.