Head of Trade Sales - UK Travel Partnerships Lead

Premier Holidays Ltd; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent travel company is seeking a Head of Trade Sales to drive their sales strategy across the UK market. This hybrid role involves leading a team of Business Development Managers, nurturing trade relationships, and ensuring alignment between sales strategies and business goals. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience within the travel industry, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in managing sales performance. This position requires flexibility in working hours and travel within the UK and internationally.

Benefits

Huge discounts on holidays

Annual performance-related bonuses

25 Days Holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Death in Service payment

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Free onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in the travel industry, ideally within a tour operator.
• Proven track record of managing a field-based sales team.
• Strong commercial ability to interpret data and influence strategy.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overall sales strategy for Premier Holidays.
• Lead and develop a team of three Business Development Managers.
• Nurture key trade relationships and represent Premier Holidays at a senior level.

Skills

Leadership experience within the travel industry

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build trade relationships

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant experience in a tour operator

Job description

A prominent travel company is seeking a Head of Trade Sales to drive their sales strategy across the UK market. This hybrid role involves leading a team of Business Development Managers, nurturing trade relationships, and ensuring alignment between sales strategies and business goals. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience within the travel industry, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in managing sales performance. This position requires flexibility in working hours and travel within the UK and internationally.