Director of Sales & Marketing

Our clients success has been built on the highest possible level of attention to detail and sound understanding of the needs and aspirations of their customers.An exciting, new board level position has been created for a high-performing Director of Sales & Marketing. This senior travel job will see you work closely with trade partners, OTA's and DMC's. Ideally operating in the attraction or inbound sector of travel and tourism you will be responsible for developing key growth sales strategies and plans.As Director of Sales & Marketing you will be the face of the business with trade partners, be well networked within the relevant circles so that you can continue to raise the brand with potential new trade partners whilst ensuring existing partners are managed.The role will require you to identify new strategic partners, including lead generation, pitching to prospective clients, delivering commercials and implementing and onboarding new clients.Technology will play a key role in growth of the business, therefore it is vital that you have knowledge and understanding of API and XML connectivity. In addition you will be commercially astute and have your finger on the pulse to latest trends and new product lines.This is a hybrid role but mainly home based as your role will see you meeting clients regularly, combined with representing the business at trade events.Managing the marketing team you will ensure a highly effective annual marketing campaigns to further support the sales effort and drive business.As Director of Sales & Marketing, it is vitally important that you are able to quickly adapt to changes in business focus, are able to manage multiple projects and operate in a fast paced and exciting environment.This is a great opportunity to join a travel company and have the influence to impact across the business.Please Note: Due to high volumes of applications for this job, only successful applicants will be contacted.Apply for this jobYou are either not registered or not logged in. Although it's not required, registering with us has great benefits such as pre-filling in your job application forms, creating and managing job alerts and much more. Click here
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