Key Account Manager - Travel Trade

Company: Tourism New Zealand
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Tourism New Zealand is a leader in destination marketing. Our purpose is to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand, and all who visit. We do this through promoting New Zealand and attracting people to visit our beautiful country, the ultimate destination in a way that benefits the beautiful place we call home.What will you be doing - Ng-- whaingaBe part of a world-leading marketing team who are passionate about New Zealand and ensuring tourism benefits the beautiful place we call home.This role contributes to the development and implementation of Tourism New Zealand's North American Trade strategy which includes connecting, enabling, and educating the travel trade and travel sellers (retail and wholesale).We need a motivated relationship manager to help formulate the B2B strategies for The Americas, while nurturing and negotiating partnerships. We do this by developing joint venture campaigns, training, hosting Familiarization Trips (FAMs) and events, and executing other product development initiatives to ensure the travel industry understands the motivators and requirements of the target audience. Working closely with the Regional Trade Manager, it will be your role to develop and maintain partnerships with both travel advisor consortia networks, as well as wholesalers that deliver results that benefit brand New Zealand.Using your exceptional interpersonal skills, creativity, and strategic thinking, you will be responsible for developing leisure trade engagement strategies to motivate and enable sales by strengthening destination awareness. In addition, you'll guide the travel trade team members to deliver on these strategies.Bring your passion for New Zealand!Minimum Requirements

• Experience in the tourism industry.
• Business development and account management experience - preference to be given to international and commercial environments.
• Good knowledge of the North American travel trade industry.
• Good knowledge of New Zealand as a product and destination, including the visitor regions, accommodations, and experiences for leisure travel.
• Sound experience in delivering highly polished and engaging presentations.
• Have the right to work in America and the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time is required.M--ori culture is an integral part of both New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand, therefore a willingness to discover and embrace Te Ao M--ori including basic Tikanga and Te Reo M--ori is a requirement.Our mahi has purpose and meaning and where you can make a positive impact for New Zealand. When joining our diverse and high-performing global wh--nau you'll take on new and uniquely rewarding experiences that will grow your career in international tourism.Our Americas team enjoys a hybrid working environment from our centrally located office in Santa Monica.If you have knowledge of and are passionate about New Zealand and travel and tourism and want to work for a well-respected leader in destination marketing, then this could be your next opportunity.How to Apply - Me p--hea te tuku tonoPlease send us your resume and covering letter. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted online through the Tourism New Zealand careers website.For more role-specific information, please view the position description.
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