Global Travel & Trade Group Tour Coordinator

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

$0 premium employee health insurance

eleven paid holidays

generous vacation and sick leave accŗ

dental

vision

other insurance options

retirement benefits

Class A retirement under SDRS

Zusammenfassung

Department of Tourism - Global Travel & Trade in Pierre, SD seeks a Global Travel & Trade Group Tour Coordinator to promote South Dakota in domestic and international markets. The role collaborates with tour operators, travel agents, and industry partners to create itineraries, marketing opportunities, and strengthen relationships that boost travel to the state.

The ideal candidate will manage group tour marketing strategies, coordinate trade shows such as ABA Marketplace and NTA Travel

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of South Dakota tourism offerings.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Experience in marketing, sales, or business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop marketing materials and promotional content.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating trade shows, events, and travel itineraries.
• Ability to research market trends and identify business opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital marketing tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement domestic and international group tour marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with industry partners on market research, product development, and strategies to increase South Dakota's inclusion in group tour itineraries and travel packages.
• Coordinate participation in domestic and international group tour trade shows and other events.
• Develop and distribute travel trade newsletters, sales sheets, itineraries, travel guides, and other marketing materials.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Marketing

Sales

Communication

Marketing materials

Project management

Trade shows coordination

Market research

MS Office

Digital marketing tools

Willingness to travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital marketing tools

Jobbeschreibung

60,000 - 60,000 US per year

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Global Travel & Trade Group Tour Coordinator collaborates in efforts to promote South Dakota in domestic and international markets. This position works closely with tour operators, travel agents, and South Dakota tourism industry partners to develop individual and group tour itineraries, create cooperative marketing opportunities, and strengthen industry relationships that increase South Dakota’s inclusion in travel packages and drive visitation to the state. Domestic and international travel, including to key markets such as Europe and Canada, is required to represent the department and support its overall travel trade efforts.

Job ID: 38461
Agency: Department ofTourism - Global Travel & Trade
Location:Pierre, SDSalary:$60,000/annually
Pay Grade:I
Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Key Responsibilities

- Group Tour Marketing and Industry Partnerships

• Develop and implement domestic and international group tour marketing strategies, including promotional programs and cooperative marketing opportunities with South Dakota tourism industry partners, tour operators, travel associations, and publications.
• Collaborate with industry partners on group tour market research, product development, and strategies to increase South Dakota's inclusion in group tour itineraries and travel packages.
• Coordinate participation in domestic and international group tour trade shows, including the American Bus Association (ABA) Marketplace, National Tour Association (NTA) Travel Exchange, and other relevant industry events. Responsibilities include event planning, industry partnerships, sponsorships, appointment scheduling, marketing materials, and post-event follow-up to strengthen relationships and generate group tour business opportunities.

- Domestic and International Market Development

• Research domestic and international travel trade trends, identify market opportunities, and develop cooperative marketing initiatives with tour operators, travel agents, and South Dakota industry partners to increase the state’s inclusion in group travel packages.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel trade activities, including representation, industry communications, educational sessions, public relations, and trade and consumer shows.
• Collaborate with tour operators and South Dakota industry partners to develop tour itineraries and coordinate destination immersion tours.
• Manage tour logistics inquiries, travel trade fulfillment requests, and additional inquiries submitted through TravelSouthDakota.com.
• Follow up with tour operators and industry partners to support the development of travel products resulting from destination immersion tours and other trade engagement activities.

- Travel Trade Communications and Marketing Materials

• Develop and distribute travel trade newsletters, sales sheets, itineraries, travel guides, and other print and digital marketing materials to promote South Dakota group tour products.
• Collaborate with South Dakota industry partners and the Great American West consortium to develop marketing content and resources for domestic and international travel trade audiences.

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Tourism. For more information on the Tourism, please visit https://tourism.sd.gov/ .

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• knowledge of South Dakota tourism offerings;
• strong relationship-building and networking skills;
• experience in marketing, sales, or business development;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to develop marketing materials and promotional content;
• strong project management and organizational skills;
• experience coordinating trade shows, events, and travel itineraries;
• ability to research market trends and identify business opportunities;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital marketing tools;
• willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Additional Requirements:

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC:If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office.A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• eleven paid holidays
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• dental
• vision
• other insurance options
• retirement benefits
• Class A retirement under SDRS

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