General SummaryThis 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 RELATIONSHIPThis position reports directly to the Head of Trade. They will collaborate with global PTG Consulting team members as well as departments as needed.THE ROLEThe 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 & ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and manage marketing plans and budgets to deliver client contractual agreementsDevelop and manage relationships with travel trade partners including tour operators, consortia organizations, associations, and other solution providersWork with in-destination suppliers to improve and increase product developmentPrepare presentations and other materials for trade outreach, events, and education activitiesDevelop and conduct online and offline training programs including FAM trips to educate travel trade partners on destination offeringsRepresent destination clients at select key tradeshows and consumer eventsNegotiate pricing for services by third-party vendorsPrepare internal and client reportsSupport other travel trade services if requestedAdhere to company and/or client T&E policy, whichever is applicable.Qualifications5+ years' experience in travel trade sales, marketing, and/or selling global destinationsEstablished network within the North American travel trade marketDemonstrated track record of successExperience developing and implementing cooperative marketing programs within the North American travel trade marketExtensive knowledge of online and offline tourism marketing and travel distribution channelsProven project management skills, ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesExperience in working with third-party vendors including price negotiationExperience in planning and managing budgetsExperience in developing and delivering online and in-person trainingEvent planning experienceSuperior verbal and written communicatorHighly organized self-starter, motivated and results-orientedTeam player and relationship builderSkilled in Microsoft Office programsPOLICY ADHERENCEAs 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 CONDITIONSThe position is remote-based. Commutable to the local office if requested. Domestic and international travel will be required (approx. 40%).Required TrainingCompany orientationClient orientationSharePoint and OneDrive trainingDISCLAIMERThe 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.
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