Senior Partner, Destination Marketing

Finn Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to elevate integrated PR and marketing efforts in the travel sector. This role focuses on creating cohesive strategies that blend advertising, PR, and digital marketing to deliver award-winning campaigns. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, a proven track record in business development, and the ability to build strong client relationships. Join a passionate team dedicated to innovative strategies and technologies that drive client growth and redefine the travel marketing landscape. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for travel, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in travel PR and integrated marketing.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire teams.
• Expertise in crafting integrated proposals and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated marketing strategies for travel clients.
• Build and nurture client relationships to drive growth.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to execute impactful campaigns.

Skills

Business Development

Integrated Marketing

Public Relations

Client Acquisition

Strategic Leadership

Creative Thinking

Campaign Execution

Market Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Job description

Location:

New York (Flexible/Remote)

The Role:

FINN Partners is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and strategic leader to drive our integrated PR and marketing efforts and elevate our ability to compete for and win integrated RFPs in the travel category. This role focuses on strengthening our presence in the travel space, combining expertise in advertising, PR, and integrated marketing to deliver award-winning campaigns that redefine the travel marketing space.

We seek a results-driven leader to generate and cultivate growth opportunities for our agency. The role involves identifying potential clients and nurturing relationships to convert prospects into long-term partners. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in lead generation and strategic sales pipeline development. If you thrive on connecting with potential clients and driving business growth, we want to hear from you!

This Integrated Marketing Role:

Will focus on creating cohesive strategies that blend marketing and PR to deliver a holistic and dynamic route to market. Experience in creative thinking and proven KPIs that track visitor numbers, supported by case studies, is essential. Responsibilities include lead generation, pitch management, developing integrated campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging, analyzing performance, and collaborating across FINN teams to drive engagement and measurable results across platforms. We are looking for a strategic thinker, globally minded, creative leader, and data-driven individual to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies encompassing advertising, digital channels, content, social media, influencer partnerships, events, experiential marketing, and more. Set clear, ambitious growth strategies aligned with organizational goals.
2. Relationship Builder/Client Acquisition & Growth: Build trust with clients, prospects, and team members, fostering collaboration. Leverage your network and industry expertise to identify new opportunities, secure clients, and deepen existing relationships.
3. Proven Business Development Expertise: Demonstrate success in identifying and securing new opportunities, understanding market trends, and crafting innovative pitches and proposals.
4. RFP Expertise: Build strategies to position FINN as a leader in responding to multi-tiered RFPs, showcasing our capabilities across PR, marketing, and creative disciplines.
5. Team Development: Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team capable of executing impactful integrated campaigns.
6. Campaign Execution: Oversee the creation and implementation of creative, results-driven campaigns to enhance client visibility and engagement.
7. Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging platforms to keep FINN at the forefront of travel marketing.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven leader with at least 12 years of experience in travel PR, advertising, and integrated marketing.
• Extensive contacts and relationships in the destination travel and hospitality sectors.
• Business development experience, including sourcing and nurturing leads, pitching, and networking at high levels.
• Expertise in crafting integrated proposals and campaigns across PR, advertising, social, digital, and experiential channels.
• A creative and strategic thinker capable of developing and executing visionary ideas.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and mentor.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for confidently pitching ideas and strategies.
• A passion for travel and hospitality, with industry insight.
• Adaptability and decisiveness to thrive in dynamic environments.
• Embodies FINN’s values, enhancing team dynamics with emotional intelligence and effective communication.

About FINN Partners:

FINN Partners is a leading marketing firm dedicated to innovative strategies and technologies that drive client growth. We create targeted campaigns that exceed expectations, with a team of passionate professionals committed to industry leadership.

The Global Travel Practice at FINN Partners is renowned for representing high-profile travel and hospitality clients worldwide, including luxury hotels, resorts, destinations, cruises, attractions, spas, airlines, and tour operators. Our legacy includes iconic brands and destinations, delivering strategic counsel, impactful media relations, measurable results, and award-winning campaigns.