Sales and Partnership Manager - Destination Travel & Tourism

Wedded Wonderland; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury event media brand is seeking a Sales and Partnerships Manager - Destination Travel & Tourism to expand global media sales. The role involves selling digital media sponsorships and advertising packages to businesses in the wedding and luxury travel sectors. Ideal candidates will have proven media sales experience and a strong network within relevant industries. This position offers uncapped commission and opportunities to work with iconic global brands.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Travel opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media sales, digital advertising, or sponsorship sales ideally within the wedding or luxury travel industry.
• Strong network of contacts within the relevant sectors.
• Ability to develop compelling sales pitches and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by selling media sales deals with luxury brands and tourism boards.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Create tailored proposals and media plans that align with marketing objectives.

Skills

Media sales experience

Digital advertising

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

About Wedded Wonderland

Wedded Wonderland is a premier destination wedding and luxury event media brand connecting brides, grooms, event planners and vendors with industry-leading services, inspiration and marketing opportunities. With a highly engaged audience of over 2 million across digital platforms we offer innovative media solutions, advertising packages and brand collaborations that drive results.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales and Partnerships Manager - Destination Travel & Tourism to expand our global media sales efforts. This role involves selling digital media sponsorships, advertising packages and branded content solutions to businesses in the wedding, luxury travel and event industries. The ideal candidate has a passion for media sales, understands digital marketing and is skilled in building relationships with global brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by identifying, pitching and closing media sales deals with wedding vendors, luxury brands, hotels, tourism boards and other relevant partners worldwide.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities while nurturing existing client relationships.
• Spearhead B2B and B2G go to market of Wedded Wonderland's products including:
  • Wedded Media Website
  • social media advertising
  • digital collaborations
  • magazine placements and content partnerships
• Wedded Network: Exclusive industry partnerships, education and special media pricing for vendors.
• Wedded Concierge: Lead generation, vetted introductions and planning tools.
• Venue Wonderland: Global venue listing and advertising solutions for hotels, venues and tourism brands.
• Wedded Academy: Global education platform with leading educators from around the world.
• Tourism partnerships: Working closely with tourism boards around the world to activate destinations, weddings campaigns and partnerships.
• Create tailored proposals and media plans that align with clients' marketing objectives.
• Work closely with the marketing and content teams to ensure seamless campaign execution and performance tracking.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity and digital media innovations to optimize sales strategies.
• Report on key sales metrics, revenue forecasts and campaign performance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in media sales, digital advertising or sponsorship sales ideally within the wedding, luxury travel, lifestyle or events industry.
• Strong network of contacts within the wedding, luxury or event sectors is highly desirable.
• Ability to develop compelling sales pitches and close deals with senior decision-makers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Highly motivated and target-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Understanding of digital marketing, social media and branded content strategies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us

• Travel the world to the most luxurious venues and represent Wedded Wonderland in global events
• Work with iconic global hotel and luxury brands in the wedding and luxury events industry
• Uncapped commission structure and strong earning potential
• Opportunity to build relationships with top-tier brands and industry leaders worldwide
• A collaborative and creative work environment with a passionate team
• This is a strategic partnership role with key account targets and KPIs

If you're a motivated sales professional with a passion for media and digital advertising, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of Wedded Wonderland's continued success in shaping the future of the wedding and luxury event industry!

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in high-ticket B2B sales, with experience closing deals.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage luxury clients.
• Deep understanding of the luxury wedding, travel, or media industries is highly desirable.
• Results-driven, with a strategic mindset and a passion for exceeding targets.
• Confident managing a diverse portfolio of premium products and client relationships.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1