Manager Travel Trade UK & Ireland
- Employer
- Switzerland Tourism
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 26 Feb 2022
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- Sector
- Tourist Board
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Job function
- Management
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For the United Kingdom representation in London, we are looking for an experienced and motivated professional with an outgoing personality and autonomous working style to fill this vacant position.
Responsibilities
- Develop and foster a network of key tour operator accounts to introduce/increase Switzerland products
- Develop and manage a community of travel advisors specialized in selling Switzerland
- Create and implement business and marketing plans with key accounts
- Organize events for tour operators and travel advisors in the UK & Ireland and in Switzerland
- Develop new commercial channels in line with the strategy of Switzerland Tourism
- Manage trade newsletter, webinars and familiarization trips to Switzerland, adapt and promote the Switzerland Academy
- Manage ST’s presence at third-party B2B events in the UK & Ireland
- Coordinate the market delegation at major B2B events in Switzerland
- Account manager for Swiss key partners with a travel trade focus
- Overview assigned budget and KPIs
- Maintain the trade database, trade corner, report marketing and key account management activities
Requirement
- At least three years of experience in product development or sales and marketing in the travel or hospitality industry in the UK, with a proven track record
- Enthusiasm for Switzerland, knowledge of the Swiss travel and tourism industry as an advantage
- Excellent command of English (spoken/written) with good knowledge of German, French or Italian (spoken/written)
- Readiness to travel in the UK, Ireland and Switzerland
- Well-organized, independent working style, flexible and dynamic personality
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks and adhere to all deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proven negotiation skills
- Right to work in the UK (pre-/settled status or British passport)
Benefit
- An interesting and diverse position
- Modern office space in Holborn, London
- Highly motivated colleagues
- Attractive employment conditions and benefits
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