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Sales & Marketing Account Director (Trade Account Director)
Description
SALES & MARKETING ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Sales/Marketing Hybrid Remote, London, London
We Inspire People To Go Places
MMGY Hills Balfour is 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 Director to work on one of our flagship Middle Eastern clients.
Inclusive. Empowering. Curious. Creative. Transformative.
At MMGY Global, we’re more than 600 passionate individuals, spread around the globe, who share an unwavering love for travel. When we say we inspire people to go places, we mean everyone. We are currently in search of a motivated, resilient and team-oriented individual to join our team based in London.
As the Trade Account Director, you will be responsible for driving the growth and development of trade partnerships within the UK and Ireland. You will lead the development and implementation of strategic plans to attract, retain, and cultivate relationships with key industry partners. Your role will be crucial in achieving sales targets, enhancing brand presence and increasing overall visitation to the destination.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic planning – Development and implementation of a comprehensive Trade Accounts Management plan, aligned with the overall business strategy and budget.
- Partnership development and management – Development and implementation of trade incentive programs and partnerships as well as maintaining excellent relationships with key trade partners.
- 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.
Skills and Experience required:
- Proven experience in a similar role (minimum 7 years) within the tourism industry (travel agency/tour operator, tourism boards, airlines and/or hotels)
- Strong network within the UK and Ireland travel 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
Our industry-leading benefits
- A flexible hybrid work schedule
- 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