Cruise Partnerships Executive - Travel Industry
We are recruiting for an exciting Cruise Partnerships Executive opportunity with a leading travel membership organisation. Supporting a large network of independent travel businesses and working closely with major cruise lines and travel suppliers, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded travel professional looking to specialise in the cruise sector within a respected and influential organisation.
Working within a collaborative commercial team, you will lead on cruise supplier partnerships, negotiate cruise commercial agreements, support cruise trading performance and help deliver cruise commercial initiatives across the wider business. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with cruise account management, cruise supplier relationship or cruise commercial experience within the travel industry looking to build on their sector expertise.
Cruise Partnerships Executive - Role & Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of cruise line and cruise supplier partners, ensuring strong engagement and commercial performance.
- Negotiate cruise commercial agreements, trading terms and promotional opportunities to maximise value and revenue.
- Lead the delivery of cruise focused commercial initiatives, working closely with cruise lines and internal stakeholders to drive cruise sales and engagement.
- Monitor cruise trading results, analyse performance data and identify opportunities to improve cruise commercial returns.
- Conduct regular cruise supplier reviews, forecasting and performance reporting, providing recommendations to support cruise business growth.
- Build strong relationships with key cruise industry stakeholders and represent the business at cruise line meetings, conferences and events.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver successful cruise campaigns and initiatives.
- Provide cruise commercial insight and support to help maximise opportunities for members and cruise supplier partners alike.
- Support wider commercial partnerships activity across other travel sectors as required.
Cruise Partnerships Executive - Skills & Experience Required:
- Previous experience within a commercial, account management, supplier partnerships, business development or trading role within the cruise or wider travel industry.
- Cruise sector knowledge or experience is highly advantageous and strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to build and maintain successful relationships with cruise lines or other travel suppliers.
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements and identifying opportunities to drive revenue growth.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.
- Excellent communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Self motivated, proactive and passionate about the cruise and travel industry.
Cruise Partnerships Executive - Additional Information:
- Salary of £35,000 plus benefits.
- Office based role in Surrey, Monday to Friday.
- Flexibility to work from home 2 days per month.
- Private Medical Insurance, employee benefits platform and travel concessions.
- Opportunity to travel throughout the UK and overseas for cruise line meetings, conferences and industry events.
- Ideal for Cruise Commercial Executives, Cruise Account Managers, Cruise Supplier Relationship Executives, Commercial Executives, Partnership Executives and Business Development professionals from the cruise or wider travel industry.
Please apply for the position of Cruise Partnerships Executive online or email your CV to Lisa@candm.co.uk.
Cruise Partnership Executive in Surrey employer: C&M Travel Recruitment
C&M Travel Recruitment is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering the opportunity to work remotely while leading a dedicated team. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive culture, you will thrive in an environment that encourages excellence in service delivery. Join us to be part of a friendly, independent team where your expertise in business travel consultancy and Amadeus will be truly valued.
