Partnerships Manager - Hotels
United Kingdom
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Partnerships Manager, Hotels, to join a world leading luxury retail organisation with strong connections to the HNW market place across the globe. Your overall role will be to connect and make strategic sales partnerships with local and national hotel groups to attract visitors and guests to their venue.Location of the job Oxfordshire. At least 1 day a week office based, 3 days a week work from home/travel to meet clients. This is predominantly a field based role. You must be based in the Oxfordshire / Buckinghamshire / Northamptonshire etc area Language requirements for the job Fluency in English is essential. Fluency also in another language is an advantage but not essential Company background Our client is an international, world leading luxury retail brand with successful business operations across the globe. Job responsibilities of the Partnerships Manager, Hotels As Partnerships Manager, Hotels, you will focus on the development of partnerships with local/UK wide hotel groups, accommodation providers, serviced providers and similar accommodation focused organisations to attract visitors and guests to their venue. You role will typically include the following duties and responsibilities:
Account manage a portfolio of partners from the hotel/accommodation and other appointed partners, developing strong relationships with them
Identify and create marketing opportunities to increase visitors to the venue (social media campaigns, apps, newsletters)
Work closely with the UK PR Team on all campaigns and activities
Manage your sales pipeline
Design a sales strategy for each partner
Develop relationships with 4/5* hotels to build visitor packages, working with the hotels etc to encourage their guests to discover the venue
Promotion of sales of visitor vouchers to partners
The distribution of all Marketing materials and seed campaign videos with partners
Attend Tourism Marketing events, trade shows, seminars as required
The successful candidate background
Fluency in English is essential. Fluency also in another language is an advantage but not essential
Have a business development / sales / partnership sales background from the hotel or travel sector
An understanding of how to sell luxury - a passion for fashion and brands is a big advantage
Partnerships, Sales, Digital Marketing experience and experience of working with Luxury hotels would be a plus
Knowledge and experience of working with Luxury Hotels - Middle East, Indian, US markets would be a plus
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills - builds strong and lasting relationships with key partners and colleagues.
Live in the Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire area
Be able to drive and have access to a car
Salary, benefits and working hours £ excellent and negotiable! Discretionary bonus (not a commission based role) and benefitsTo apply for this exceptional opportunity, please apply now and forward your CV.Contact: Jonathan Grimes