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Commercial Executive

Tewkesbury

Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for sports, travel, and commercial success? Our Events division in Tewkesbury is looking for a talented Commercial Executive to join our team. If you love data analysis, have a keen eye for creating profitable travel products, and thrive in a competitive market, then this role is for you!

We offer hybrid working and require the successful candidate to come into our lovely office 3 days per week. The office is based in Tewkesbury only 10 min away from Cheltenham.

If this is you then please read on!

Our Events division is a unique collection of brands including, Gulliver's Sports Travel - the leading sports travel provider in the UK, Events International - the market leader in providing premium VIP hospitality packages and Howzat Travel - the UK’s largest cricket tour specialist. We create trips to major worldwide sporting events along with premium VIP corporate and event hospitality. Events include all major rugby, cricket, Formula 1, horse racing and tennis events, along with a variety of others sports, concerts and even horticulture.

What you will be doing:

• Source competitive quotes for supporter and team travel from preferred suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best product offers for our customers
• Create costing sheets and package products for major sporting events
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal departments
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of one of the UK's leading sports travel and hospitality brands
• Research competitors, monitor product offerings, and explore new destinations, excursions, and hotels
• Work to contract suppliers under our Travelopia agreements
• Write engaging descriptions and itinerary content for the website
• Support partners with their team travel requirements (Team Travel)
• Create detailed itineraries and travel briefs for teams (Team Travel)

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar role and/or a genuine passion for sports is required
• Team/groups travel experience is desirable but not a must
• Excellent attention to detail along the ability to prioritise workloads against tight time frames
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a friendly and professional manner and ability to build great relationships
• The highest level of tenacity, curiosity, and a strong work ethic with an aim to self-develop skillsets
• Confidence and initiative to identify and implement action steps, fostering exceptional customer service
• A strong appreciation for the operational requirements of a business
• IT literate, especially in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with strong analytical skills
• A positive culture champion, who is energetic and supportive of continuous improvement

Join us and in return you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced employer contribution pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Exciting travel opportunities - we can offer the chance to work on bucket list sporting events

If you’re looking for your next adventure and want to play a key role in the delivery of our experiences, then we would love to hear from you!

Our commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion

We believe people are happier and perform best when they are able to be their true self, and that diverse teams deliver better results. Together we will cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where everyone can flourish.

We are committed to inspiring change through increasing awareness of, and counteracting, unconscious bias; building an inclusive culture, and embracing diversity in all its dimensions.

Travelopia is committed to ensuring a work environment that is open, accessible, and inclusive, removing barriers for all individuals. If you require accommodations/additional support to participate in the recruitment and selection process, kindly inform us. Our hiring team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations/additional in a timely and confidential manner. Information received will be handled with the utmost discretion.

Please click on Apply Now and email your CV an covering letter.

Closing date for applications: 1 May 2024

Salary: Competitive salary + bonus

Hours Per Week: Permanent * Full time

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