Travel Trade Recruitment Limited

CALLING ALL TRAVEL AGENCY SALES MANAGERS/BDM'S Leading luxury Travel Company are looking for an experienced Agency Sales Manager/Business Development Manager who is passionate about all things travel. My client is a highly reputable, luxury tour operator and they are currently looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to help develop and grow their presence within the travel agency community of the North West Territory (slightly flexible) This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, luxury tour operator. As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for growing the company's market share, looking after dedicated accounts, creating new/nurturing existing business relationships, promoting a positive image to all UK Travel Agents, and representing the brand and industry events. JOB DESCRIPTION: This role would suit someone who is sales driven, thrives on seeking out new business opportunities and is looking for the next step in an already successful career in this area. We are looking for someone with an overall passion for travel and acts as a positive brand ambassador. Area - North West Main Duties and Responsibilities Represent the company on the road, nurturing travel agent relationships Review & analyse sales figures to identify trends and changes in performance levels in order to take necessary action Feed market intelligence back into the business Develop & maintain in-depth understanding of industry and key trends Plan and host training events, road shows and overseas educational/familiarisation trips for key groups of travel industry partners Work with our Travel Experts team to improve agent communication, service & resolve booking issues Engage in close working relationships with key suppliers, to further encourage supplier investment with partners Negotiate favourable commercial terms with national accounts EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of two years' experience in a field-based role within the travel industry (ideally with a tour operator) Be able to demonstrate a proven successful record in travel account management, giving examples of how new business partners have been brought on board Possess extensive existing relationships with travel agents in Northern territory Experienced and confident in dealing with national accounts in your territory and negotiating commercial terms Possess a 'can-do' attitude and represent the brand to the highest level in the UK and abroad Be well-organised with the ability to forward plan on sales calls, meetings, joint marketing activity, events, and training Must be flexible and prepared to travel extensively throughout the South territory as defined above in line with current and potential business) working extra hours including some weekends and evenings when required Be confident utilising social media channels to promote yourself and the company Have the ability to quickly build and foster good internal relationships to gain greater support around you when out of the office Display strong communication and presentation skills at all levels (from home workers to travel agent teams and business owners and Directors) Show confidence and ease when dealing with senior figures within the company and the wider industry THE PACKAGE: This offers a fantastic base salary plus top end mileage allowance, bonus and incentives We are a friendly bunch, we listen to our staff, treat everyone fairly, celebrate long service and loyalty, are flexible, fun, and sociable to create the best environment we can for our employees to flourish. We offer: Discounts on Travel and Holidays 25 Days Holiday plus UK Bank Holidays Work laptop and Phone Standard Life Pension - 3% Employer Contribution, 5% Employee Social Events: Summer Party, Christmas Party, Quiz nights and other socials. Fresh Fruit in the offices INTERESTED? Follow the instructions to apply, attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Do you have experience within a Digital Marketing role? Experienced in writing blogs, social media and web copy? Excited by the prospect of working within the Travel & Tourism industry? We have the role for you! We are super excited to be working with this well known and extremely reputable Travel Association brand, who are looking for a Digital Marketing Executive to join their growing team. This role reports to the Senior Commercial Marketing Manager but will work closely with the product managers. Duties: Managing and creating engaging blog, social and web copy for both B2C and B2B audiences Liaise with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to inform content accuracy and tone of voice Edit web pages to ensure content is current and SEO optimised Creating marketing materials Ensure brand consistency across marketing content and materials Identify trends and opportunities through data and competitor analysis Support with the SEO strategy with link-building activities Participate in B2C and B2B digital campaign development, execution and reporting Support PPC campaign strategies and activities Deliver analytics and best practice recommendations across digital platforms Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers Engage with the broader marketing team and internal stakeholders from various departments. Skills & experience: At least 2 years' experience in a digital marketing role, either for a B2C or B2B brand or agency Travel Industry experienced (desirable) Experience in writing blogs, social media and web copy for either B2B or B2C audience Proven SEO knowledge Great time management and multitasking ability-capable of handling concurrent projects Drive, enthusiasm and proactivity to succeed in a fast-paced commercial environment Experience with Content Management Systems (Drupal is a plus) and Email Marketing Platforms Experience analysing data in GA4 and other relevant digital platforms such as Semrush or MoZ Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva skills desirable The package: A salary of 30,000 - 32,000 (dependant on experience) Hybrid / Flexible working (2 days in the London office) A generous pension scheme with the company contributing up to 12% of your salary 25 days annual leave with a bonus 'Celebration Day' leave for your birthday plus bank holidays BUPA Private Medical Healthcare BHSF Cash Back Plan benefit to help you towards the cost of your healthcare needs Rent Start scheme to assist employees with the affordability of rental deposits A free of charge employee assistance programme to support you and your family with practical advice and information Interested? Please click APPLY or contact (url removed)

Are you an experienced Agency Sales Manager / Business Development Manager within the Travel Industry? Do you have a proven track record nurturing / building trade partnerships? We have the role for you We are working with a reputable ever growing London based Tour Operator who are looking for an experienced field based Business Development Manager to join their team! You will be responsible for maximising the sales potential by fostering and developing strong relationships with this companies retail agent partners, driving the company brands USPs and awareness whilst identifying new B2B customers. With a passion for travel, you will effectively connect with your business partners, whilst confidently executing your sales plan and achieve passenger objectives/goals and sales targets. As the success-driven Business Development Manager, you are the elegant, energetic and ambassador of our brand values and ethos to the travel industry, to our consumer travellers and guests, and internal/external stakeholders. The Role: Develop and drive sales with core B2B accounts. Identifying key B2B growth markets, categories and prospects that align with the company national marketing/sales objectives, travel agent specialists, professional associations, strategic media partners, digital/social influencers, affiliate marketing partners Under the supervision of the sales department management, implement innovative sales and marketing plans with our respective guests in mind using customised approaches and strategies Nurture and grow sales with a key focus on the ringfenced 3rd party retail agent accounts. Provide product training opportunities through regular trainings, client presentations, Travel Showcase inspiration presentations, product information sessions and ongoing website and e-Learning strategies. Ensure that marketing collateral is utilized to its fullest potential; ensure that the brand has prominent placement in key B2B account agencies. Under the supervision of the sales team management, facilitate trade and consumer shows/events and participate where beneficial. Continually identify new shows/events that would add value Stay abreast of competitor performance and positioning in designated territories and stay updated on the company trends within the industry. Provide feedback to management team with respect to trends and opportunities Maintain accurate records of sales activities in Salesforce daily; record trainings, appointments, tasks, customer feedback and other sales activities in a timely manner. Utilise Attend and participate in national and international conferences where appropriate Requirements: Experience within a Business Development / Partnership / Agency Sales role within the Travel Industry Effective management to deliver ROI and as demonstrated by sales growth Familiarity, understanding and experience with social media and digital brand marketing Ability to deliver effective presentations, engage as a trustworthy and nurturing individual, and represent the company professionally and with brand tonality at internal and external event You'll already have strong agent relationships and be ready to hit the ground running The package: Salary - 35,000 - 42,000 (dependant on experience) + Bonus Car Mileage allowance Ongoing career development opportunities in a growing company Highly engaged team and great company culture Interested? Please click APPLY or contact (url removed)

New Vacancy for a Product Manager to join a growing tour operation in East Sussex. You will be part of a team developing and sourcing new product and strategy. The role for the Product Manager will be to cover a 12 Month Maternity contract. If you are a Product Manager seeking a role with a growing reputable travel company, we look forward to hearing from you. We would be particularly interested from anyone from an Adventure Travel / Water based holidays background. The Job: Develop a clear understanding of the product strategy and programme plan and the role that new products play. Adopt an innovative approach to servicing market needs and delivering on business goals Work with the Head of Product on gap analysis and in identifying where there is need for development of new products and concepts to deliver on the programme plan Carry out market research & competitive analysis and identifying portfolio gaps and overlaps Understand needs of targeted markets and persona to ensure all product positioned correctly Provide support in developing positive relationships with tourist boards Maintain New Product Ideas list and & propel priorities along the product pipeline to launch Develop Product Plans that make the business case, specify positioning, and define the product Source and build effective two-way relationships with new supplier partners Direct line management responsibility of New Product Development team Consultant with the Commercial team to ensure supplier cost base for new trip components is in line with competitor trips Putting the customer at the heart of all decisions to deliver outstanding service and product quality, Supporting the Customer team to manage guest queries, special requests and resolve issues Facilitate sales training and champion new products and individual components Collaborate with Operations team to ensure contracted services are achieving company goals related to service level expectations Support Business wide feed of required Product Information to support relevant department needs. Skills required: Experience of using initiative solutions to solve problems Experience working in a busy team environment Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and SharePoint effectively for general administration GCSE level in English & Math's Travel industry / Tour operator Product and supplier contracting and negotiating Experience of negotiating supplier Service Level Agreements and overseeing contracts Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office applications Knowledge of software apps that improve efficiencies To be able to manage, and make key decisions, on health and safety Friendly and enthusiastic personality Agile & dynamic thought processes Excellent verbal & written communication skills and ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative Ability to build professional relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures adapting the message accordingly Collaborate working and influencing skills Ability to negotiate with a variety of different suppliers The Package: 12 Month Maternity Contract Salary 40,000 - 45,000 + Bonus Hybrid role in East Sussex Interested: If you are interested please click 'APPLY' or email your cv to (url removed)