DESCRIPTION

MMGY the UK’s leading travel, tourism, sales and marketing communications partner across the disciplines of Integrated Marketing, PR, and Business Events. We are looking for a dedicated Sales & Marketing (Trade) Account Manager to work on multiple destination clients.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven experience in a similar role (minimum 3-4 years) within the tourism industry (travel agency/tour operator, tourism boards, airlines and/or hotels). B2B or B2C agency or equivalent in-house experience working with Caribbean and U.S. Tourism Boards is preferred but not necessary.
• Strong network within the UK and Ireland travel trade industry
• Strong understanding of the travel trade industry and distribution channels
• Experience in managing budgets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading and managing teams

• Strong project management and organisational abilities - must have experience in project managing B2B or B2C campaigns

  Our industry-leading benefits

• Generous annual holiday package including 25 days of annual leave, 3 personal days and year-end holiday break

• Private medical, life and income protection insurance and pension scheme contribution from the company
• Lively social calendar with numerous activities and events to take part in
• Weekly fresh fruit deliveries
• Dog friendly office
• Cycle to work scheme/Season Ticket Loan
• Work from anywhere / work from any office benefits

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with client(s) as well as manage the day to day activity of the account and client needs.
• Co-ordinate all marketing plans and activities. As the project manager you will ensure successful delivery of all campaigns and activities planned for the year.
• Trade shows and FAM trips – Representing the destination at various trade shows, FAM trips and events. Some domestic and international travel may be required in the role.
• Team management – Ability to motivate and manage a team to achieve client objectives.
• Have a close relationship with the travel trade i.e. handle trade enquiries (via email, telephone and meetings), maintain a consumer and trade database as well as regularly attend meetings, social functions and networking events to maximise the client’s profile