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. 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.
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