Account Manager - Representation and Communications (Travel and Tourism)

Job description

Are you passionate about travel and tourism? Love live music? Are you great with people with a natural talent for communications and delivering service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! MDSG is seeking a self-motivated, outgoing Account Manager with heaps of drive to join our team and support our USA destination clients.

Responsibilities:

· Provide support to the Head of Trade and Communications across representation and PR client activities (UK and European markets)

· Creation and delivery of annual activity/trade/marketing plans

· Client management across US clients including travel at times in the UK, Europe and USA

· Attend travel trade and media events as required

· Tour operator and travel agent destination training (virtual and in-person) – UK and Europe

· Product development (hotels, tours, self-drive itineraries)

· Liaise with tour operators and airlines to update them with client news and in turn, our clients with travel trade booking trends and insights

· Create content for various marketing channels, including social media and promotional websites

· Compile press releases and marketing content

· Support the team with administration duties such client disbursements, monthly trade and media reports, event and campaign wash-up reports

· Support the media and marketing teams with campaign delivery and events

Skills:

· Can do attitude!

· Team mindset and the ability to work in an ever-changing environment

· Bachelor's degree in Travel, Tourism, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field but will consider other qualifications for the right candidate

· Strong understanding of the travel and tourism sector

· Agency or tour operator experience

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Creative thinking and stacks of common sense

· Strong ability to self-manage and prioritise tasks

· Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

· Passion for travel, music and fun!

If you are a people-person who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment but are also skilled in self-management and working autonomously, we would love to hear from you.

You would be joining a passionate team, entrepreneurial in spirit, that is committed to delivering first class service to our lovely clients.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please email your CV and a covering letter to Melina Collie at by no later than 28th Feb 2025. Please also include details of why you feel you would be suited to the position, together with your notice period (if applicable) and salary expectations. Due to the high number of responses we receive to our advertisements we are unfortunately not always able to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 14 days you may assume you have not been selected on this occasion.