We are looking for a highly organised and driven Senior Trade and Marketing Executive to work as part of the team on high profile tourist board with a travel trade remit. The ideal candidate is passionate about travel and has experience within the travel industry in either sales, marketing or events.
Key responsibilities:
- Working as part of the trade and marketing teams to represent clients in the UK and Ireland
- Build and manage relationships with key B2B partners across the travel industry to monitor performance, trends and identify opportunities to drive visitation
- Deliver in-person and online training sessions on the destination to travel agents
- Assist with planning and hosting events such as roadshows and private dinners and attending third-party events as a representative of the tourism board such as trade shows and industry events
- Organise and host fam trips overseas for product managers and travel agents
- Support the team in managing trade and marketing budgets, including managing all administration such as PO's, budget requests and invoicing within government processes
- Opportunities to be involved in other projects, events, new client pitches and ongoing projects such as running SLC socials or team events
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in the travel industry in either sales, marketing or events (B2C or B2B)
- Experience in administration, organising events and campaigns
- Highly organised and able to flexibly manage multiple workstreams
- Confident and strong presentation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident communicating with clients, partners and internal teams.
- Creativity and attention for detail
- Pro-active and a strong work ethic as part of a team
- IT skills - Microsoft office (Essential), Canva and CRM software (Desirable)
- Flexibility and willingness to travel around the UK, Ireland and further overseas (sometimes evenings and weekends)
What's it like to work at SLC?
We are a leading UK-based travel and tourism marketing, PR, trade and events representation agency with a global reach, head office is in London with overseas offices in Australia and Europe. We are a small and close-knit team working in a supportive environment, motivated to deliver great things for our clients. With experienced colleagues from the travel industry across sales, marketing and events backgrounds it is a great place to learn and pick up skills in a fast paced agency environment. We treat our clients like an extension of our team, as they do to us and are proud of the clients we have and have retained over the years. With social and wellness events, charity days, a cycle to work scheme and flexible working (we do 2 days in the London office) we have a great culture, plus there are plenty of opportunities to travel and build your profile in the travel industry.
Additional information:
Location: London and WFH (min 2 days in the London office)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5-hour week typically between 9-5.30 Monday to Friday with some evening events as per the client needs.
Benefits: Holiday25 days (per calendar year + bank holidays); Pension; Flexible working hours; Day off to give back
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Senior Trade and Marketing Executive in London employer: SLC Representation
SLC Representation is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development through training and hands-on experience in high-profile tourism projects. Our commitment to work-life balance and a supportive team environment makes us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the travel industry.
