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SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM
TRADE RELATIONS MANAGER
NORTH EUROPE (THE NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM AND SWEDEN)
Fixed-term contract: 12 months
An exciting trade relations opportunity exists at our Amsterdam Office in The Netherlands, to join our Tourism Execution business unit as a Trade Relations Manager for the hub. This position reports to the Hub Head: North Europe. We invite applications from individuals who are passionate about promoting South Africa as a Tourism Destination and possess the required skills and experience.
Purpose of the Role
To develop the trade strategies for the hub, aligned to the global brand and trade strategy and ensure management and implementation thereof
Key Performance Areas:
Develop, consolidate and implement a trade engagement initiatives plan
Identify and negotiate joint marketing initiatives with travel and/or non-travel entities when the hub’s stakeholder engagement strategy budget allows
Identify and manage trade to host and engagement at Africa’s Travel Indaba
Manage briefing process of in-market trade activities to the hub marketing team
Collaborate with trade in relevant market to achieve business objectives
Implement initiatives according to contract deliverables
Management of collaboration contracts with trade and channel stakeholders and ensure they are accessible on a central database
Set and measure goals and outputs set for incentive houses / tour operators / travel agents / non-travel companies in terms of collaboration opportunities and objectives
Analyze all trade engagements results to reflect effectiveness
Present trends and knowledge on developments in the trade space
Provide destination training to trade partners when required
Provide market insight presentations to South African product when required
Project manage all trade related activations such as Vakantiebeurs, roadshows and other relevant trade fairs
Compilation of detailed reports on learnings from engagements with stakeholders and trade
Ensure that the trade website consistently has relevant up to date information and provide necessary amendments required with the digital team
Manage the deals page of the website and ensure deals are current Management of tips on the tips map as well as vetting of new tips in conjunction with the marketing team
Provide updates for SA Tourism website to Marketing / Communications manager quarterly
Monthly reports send to line manager within required deadlines
Arrange Familiarization trips
Co-ordinate Trade Toolkit
Compile and manage budget
Develop relationships with leisure and business trade and SA Product
Activation and management of the CRM for assigned markets
Training and education for trade and SAPO for the relevant markets
Sales call and drives
Content provision to SA leisure/business trade and relevant SA Product
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Trade/ Trade Relations/ Marketing/ Communications
Minimum 5 years working experience trade, trade relations, marketing or sales
Language proficiency: Dutch and English. French and Swedish an advantage
Knowledge and understanding of:
Knowledge: negotiation skills, project management, financial management, relevant language appropriate to hub needs
Skills: analytical; communication; creative; decision-making; interpersonal; organisational
Attributes: creative thinker, process improvement, people development, innovation, customer service orientation, resilience, interpersonal sensitivity, team work
Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements namely, POPI Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Frameworks on performance information and strategic plans.
TRADE RELATIONS MANAGER
NORTH EUROPE (THE NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM AND SWEDEN)
Fixed-term contract: 12 months
An exciting trade relations opportunity exists at our Amsterdam Office in The Netherlands, to join our Tourism Execution business unit as a Trade Relations Manager for the hub. This position reports to the Hub Head: North Europe. We invite applications from individuals who are passionate about promoting South Africa as a Tourism Destination and possess the required skills and experience.
Purpose of the Role
To develop the trade strategies for the hub, aligned to the global brand and trade strategy and ensure management and implementation thereof
Key Performance Areas:
Develop, consolidate and implement a trade engagement initiatives plan
Identify and negotiate joint marketing initiatives with travel and/or non-travel entities when the hub’s stakeholder engagement strategy budget allows
Identify and manage trade to host and engagement at Africa’s Travel Indaba
Manage briefing process of in-market trade activities to the hub marketing team
Collaborate with trade in relevant market to achieve business objectives
Implement initiatives according to contract deliverables
Management of collaboration contracts with trade and channel stakeholders and ensure they are accessible on a central database
Set and measure goals and outputs set for incentive houses / tour operators / travel agents / non-travel companies in terms of collaboration opportunities and objectives
Analyze all trade engagements results to reflect effectiveness
Present trends and knowledge on developments in the trade space
Provide destination training to trade partners when required
Provide market insight presentations to South African product when required
Project manage all trade related activations such as Vakantiebeurs, roadshows and other relevant trade fairs
Compilation of detailed reports on learnings from engagements with stakeholders and trade
Ensure that the trade website consistently has relevant up to date information and provide necessary amendments required with the digital team
Manage the deals page of the website and ensure deals are current Management of tips on the tips map as well as vetting of new tips in conjunction with the marketing team
Provide updates for SA Tourism website to Marketing / Communications manager quarterly
Monthly reports send to line manager within required deadlines
Arrange Familiarization trips
Co-ordinate Trade Toolkit
Compile and manage budget
Develop relationships with leisure and business trade and SA Product
Activation and management of the CRM for assigned markets
Training and education for trade and SAPO for the relevant markets
Sales call and drives
Content provision to SA leisure/business trade and relevant SA Product
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Trade/ Trade Relations/ Marketing/ Communications
Minimum 5 years working experience trade, trade relations, marketing or sales
Language proficiency: Dutch and English. French and Swedish an advantage
Knowledge and understanding of:
Knowledge: negotiation skills, project management, financial management, relevant language appropriate to hub needs
Skills: analytical; communication; creative; decision-making; interpersonal; organisational
Attributes: creative thinker, process improvement, people development, innovation, customer service orientation, resilience, interpersonal sensitivity, team work
Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements namely, POPI Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Frameworks on performance information and strategic plans.
Visit us @ www.southafrica.net
Detailed CV to be sent to: tourismexecution@southafrica.net
Closing date: 04 August 2023
Should you have not heard from us Four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
No late applications will be accepted.
NB. Only Netherlands based citizens may apply
South African Tourism does not offer Work Permit sponsorship.