Partnerships Sales Manager – Luxury Retail Brand Location: Hybrid working – 2 days per week at the company head office (near Oxford), with the remainder remote or visiting clients, predominantly in London. About the Company: A globally recognised luxury retail brand, our client attracts high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients from around the world. Known for its premium retail and lifestyle offerings, the brand has established strong connections within the HNWI and UHNW marketplace. The Role: The Partnerships Sales Manager will play a pivotal role in driving HNW and UHNW clientele to the business. This high-profile sales position focuses on the effective management, optimisation, and expansion of a portfolio of commercial partners, including luxury hotels, serviced apartments, travel trade organisations, airlines, tourism boards, and international hospitality partners. Collaborating closely with the Head of Business Development, the aim is to deliver sustained double-digit growth across assigned segments and markets. Key Responsibilities: - Manage a portfolio of commercial partners, building strong relationships to drive qualified conversion and commercial performance. - Develop relationships with senior stakeholders within partner organisations. - Create and execute tailored strategies for high-potential partners to increase international guest engagement and revenue. - Exchange relevant data, travel insights, market trends, and guest profiles to align commercial strategies. - Identify, onboard, and activate new qualified partners to maximise commercial opportunities. - Design and implement tactical incentive programmes, monitoring performance against KPIs. - Deliver incentive-led initiatives to increase engagement, advocacy, and revenue growth. - Identify and execute marketing, PR, and digital opportunities via partner channels (CRM, social media, content collaborations). - Develop collaborative offers, packages, and exclusive experiences to enhance the customer journey. - Maintain a strong presence across hotels and the wider partner ecosystem through regular meetings, visits, and industry events. Candidate Profile: - Fluency in English (essential). - Experience in sales, particularly in partnerships sales, travel, hospitality, tourism, luxury retail, or luxury hotels. - Background in sales, business development, or partnerships. - Experience working with tourism boards, leisure sector, luxury hotels, airlines, or travel trade organisations is highly desirable. - Ideally, experience working within the HNW and UHNW community. - Highly self-motivated with the ability to build and manage a strong sales pipeline. - Detail-oriented, logical, and commercially astute. - Adaptable communication style with a flexible approach. - Results-driven and solution-focused. - Able to manage a high workload with minimal supervision. Salary & Benefits: £60,000 Excellent benefits package. Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). To Apply: Submit your up-to-date CV to Jonathan Grimes at jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk or call 07902 635305.