GENERAL SUMMARY
This associate will be responsible for developing and executing programs to support PTG Consulting’s tourism agreements to provide representation for travel trade services in North America for select destination clients.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
This position reports directly to the Head of Trade. They will collaborate with global PTG Consulting team members as well as departments as needed.
THE ROLE
The Trade Marketing Manager US/MEX directly impacts the success of the PTG Consulting department by ensuring client contracted deliverables are met on time and within budget. Under the guidance of the Head of Trade, they will leverage relationships with North American tour operators, travel agencies, consortia, wholesalers, airlines, and other industry players to develop and execute integrated campaigns to increase industry awareness and engagement in the destination.
They will use their proven time and project management skills to oversee projects from beginning to end, ensure compliance of internal and external deliverables and improve or establish new processes and programs as needed. The candidate must be passionate about global destination awareness, customer service, and the success of PTG Consulting as measured by corporate goal achievements.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop, implement, and manage marketing plans and budgets to deliver client contractual agreements
• Develop and manage relationships with travel trade partners including tour operators, consortia organizations, associations, and other solution providers
• Working with in-destination suppliers to improve and increase product development
• Prepare presentations and other materials for trade outreach, events, and education activities
• Develop and conduct online and offline training programs including FAM trips to educate travel trade partners on destination offerings
• Represent destination clients at select key tradeshows and consumer events
• Negotiate pricing for services by third-party vendors
• Prepare internal and client reports
• Support other travel trade services if requested
• Adhere to company and/or client T&E policy, whichever is
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years' experience in travel trade sales, marketing, and/or selling global destinations
• Established network within the North American travel trade market
• Demonstrated track record of success
• Experience developing and implementing cooperative marketing programs within the North American travel trade market
• Extensive knowledge of online and offline tourism marketing and travel distribution channels
• Proven project management skills, ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience in working with third-party vendors including price negotiation
• Experience in planning and managing budgets
• Experience in developing and delivering online and in-person training
• Event planning experience
• Superior verbal and written communicator
• Highly organized self-starter, motivated and results-oriented
• Team player and relationship builder
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs
POLICY ADHERENCE
As a condition of employment, all associates must execute and abide by the policies of Preferred Travel Group, including, but not limited to, the policies set forth in the Associates Manual in addition to any policies of clients with whom they are assigned that may apply.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is remote-based. Commutable to the local office if requested. Domestic and international travel will be required (approx. 40%)
REQUIRED TRAINING
• Company orientation
• Client orientation
• SharePoint and OneDrive training
DISCLAIMER
The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Salary range: USD $70,000-80,000; actual compensation within this range will be based on location, individual skills and experience.
