Account Executive – Travel Representation in London

FINN Partners is on the hunt for an Account Executive to join our growing UK travel Representation practice. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate an understanding of sales and marketing with an ability to apply it to the travel industry. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual with an appetite to embrace the ins and outs of day‐to‐day account administration in a fast‐paced environment. The candidate will also gain exposure of working with an account manager to support on high‐profile marketing campaigns. You will need to have excellent writing skills and be capable of supporting the account manager in implementing appropriate sales and marketing plans of the account. These plans will include event organisation, trade training and trade and consumer shows to ensure maximum destination awareness and exposure for our clients.

You will have the desire or impulse to travel, wander and explore this beautiful world and be ready to bring your passion to an award‐winning integrated agency.

What you’ll be up to?

• Provide support to multiple account teams and efficiently service each of these accounts simultaneously.
• Play an active role in supporting the account team with marketing and trade related assignments – these will include travel agent and tour operator engagement, client pitching to new travel trade agencies, special events and training event management, writing/editing, research, planning and account administration procedures.
• Actively distribute client news through newsletter production, research, tracking and reporting.
• Monitor traditional and social media outlets for coverage of client news and competitor developments, flag for appropriate team members.
• Exhibit excellent written communication skills with great attention to detail.
• Client events – research venues, manage invitations and support in the delivery of events on behalf of the client.
• Write, proof and edit client‐related documents for trade updates, and produce meeting reports.
• Support the team through social networking events, campaigns and actively participate in activities as led by the client marketing plans.
• Participate in new business pitches.
• Support and report to the account manager on all aspects of deliverables.

Day to day?

There is no typical day... generally, working hours are 9.00-5.00pm, Monday to Friday but sometimes there are times you will be out until late or up at the crack of dawn organising photo shoots or attending events – that is the nature of PR and Marketing. We offer a hybrid working structure that offers a mix of WFH and WFO and our gorgeous new office next to Old Street Station is designed for hybrid brainstorms, collaborative working, meetings and get‐togethers as a team.

What do we offer?

• 25 days' holiday plus 5 additional "summer days".
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Referral bonuses for hiring and new business.
• Free breakfast and complimentary snacks.
• Wellness subsidy.
• Monthly cost of living support.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentor scheme, aimed at unlocking your full potential to enhance your skills and abilities and make you a travel PR rockstar.

What do you need to succeed?

• General awareness of the travel and hospitality sector.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, drive, determination and a strong work ethic.
• Enthusiasm and desire to be involved in award‐winning campaigns.
• Exudes passion, creativity and enthusiasm throughout each agency project and client interaction.
• Ability to work in a fast‐paced environment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Good attention to detail, organisation and confidence are all a must.
• Resourceful and innovative.
• Team player.
• A love of travel.

To Apply

Please upload your resume and cover letter, as well as indicate your desired salary. While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.

About FINN Partners

Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about $24 million in fees to nearly $200 million in fees over ten years, becoming one of the fastest growing independent public relations agencies in the world. The full‐service marketing and communications company's record‐setting pace is a result of organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 35 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia.