Account Manager - London, United Kingdom - Travel Trade Recruitment

Travel Trade Recruitment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you an experienced Account Manager / Project Manager within the Corporate Travel Industry?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager / Strategic Development Manager to join a Corporate Travel brand, based in Central London.

The Account Manager, Strategic Development, is responsible for executing the professional and business development strategies for the independent advisors that operate under the company brands.

This position plays an integral role in all related projectinitiatives that impact advisors which include products, services, and training to support business profitability and growth.

Job Duties:

Actively provide business planning and growth development to independent advisors through business portfolio consultation and reviews, preferred supplier usage, marketing investments and other proprietary programs and products
Manage and expand independent advisor relationships, continually researching and assessing business needs, participating in the development and communication of effective solutions.
Coordinate analytical, strategic, and technical resources to deliver on internal and external client's needs and expectations
Provide consistent and responsive support to companies independent advisors
Execute business strategies for department and build synergies, process improvements with key stakeholders and / or identified internal departments
Possess an indepth understanding of and support the vision, value, objective, tools, and requirements of the organization
Deliver against a set scope of work that includes strategic development, results reporting, creative development, and database management
Collaborate with internal and external departments to support initiatives & goals that benefit the brands.

Requirements:

5+ years' experience in a Travel Management Company or Travel Industry with experience in negotiations, sales, contracts, supplier marketing programs, travel advisors support, distribution channel management and building relationships
Excellent Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) product skill
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or equivalent work experience
Must have strong analytical and strategic skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Online Booking Tool, CRM, and Agency reporting experience
Ability to work in fastpaced environment

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