Tourism Board Partnerships Manager

Luxury Escapes is one of the world's fastest growing travel businesses, reaching up to 7 million subscribers each month with exclusive limited time offers at 'insider' prices.

We are a collective of forward-thinking people, driven to challenge the travel industry and ourselves to bring ever better travel experiences to our customer community.

Awarded as one of the 'Best Places to Work’ by the AFR; employee experience is king here, with lunches provided 5 days a week, an onsite gym with premium change facilities, weekly events, the opportunity to experience the travel we offer and significant professional development opportunities - we go above and beyond to make every workday something to look forward to!

Job Description

We are now looking for a Tourism Boards Partnership Manager who will be responsible for driving the growth of Luxury Escapes’ tourism board partnerships and positioning the brand as an important marketing and distribution partner for destination campaigns. The role focuses on generating revenue and securing co-operative marketing funding to support key annual campaign activity.

You will be responsible for

• Driving substantial revenue growth through the development and execution of a comprehensive sales strategy and process.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, agencies, and tourism board partners to ensure high levels of new and renewed business
• Identify and capitalise on emerging opportunities by continually assessing global travel trends, market dynamics, and competitor activity to inform decision-making.
• Leading the development of compelling partnership proposals and pitch documents tailored to tourism board objectives and industry trends
• Commercialising and monetising Luxury Escapes-owned assets including TV shows, live events, magazines, digital products, and social channels.
• Leading negotiations and successfully securing contracts with high-value tourism board partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across marketing, product, and operations to deliver effective campaigns
• Represent the company at key events and industry functions to enhance visibility and expand trade networks.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

A sales leader with an entrepreneurial, growth mindset.

5+ years' experience in media sales, brand partnerships, sponsorship, or business development - in a travel environment and with extensive trade relationships, specifically with tourism boards.

Outstanding commercial acumen and negotiation capability, with demonstrable success in opening new markets, closing high-value deals, and managing complex partnership portfolios.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with experience leveraging data, insights, and performance metrics to guide decision-making and optimise outcomes.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

First-class health and well-being program, breakfast and catered lunch provided five days a week, plus an exceptional Employee Assistance Program.

Fun and flexible working environment - Friday afternoon onsite gatherings (wine included!) and monthly celebrations.

Opportunity to experience the travel we sell through famils.

A fun, dynamic environment with a collaborative team.

Generous staff discount and birthday leave!

If you’re interested in the role but don't check every box, apply anyway, we’d love to hear from you!

We embrace diversity in our people and make hiring decisions based on your experiences and skills. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. You'll find a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful workplace here at Luxury Escapes, and we are proud to celebrate who you are. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview.

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