Job Description
Carnival UK & P&O Cruises are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking Partnership Development Manager to bring fresh insights and expertise to our P&O Cruises sales department
The area this role will cover is Scotland
Role Overview
The P&O Cruises Sales team is key to helping P&O Cruises achieve its ambition to become Britain's #1 holiday choice. Working with our trade partners, we strive to deliver the very best guest experience, ensuring a seamless and efficient journey from the moment a cruise is booked. As Partnerships Development Manager you will provide account management support for a defined portfolio of development travel agent partners, to develop revenue streams and maximise all business opportunities within those agencies.
This pivotal role will involve:
* Proactively seek, evaluate and build new partnership opportunities to broaden the distribution model for P&O cruises.
* Develop and monitor tactical sales plans to meet profit targets, and ensure the delivery of these plans
* Manage monthly budget reconciliation process of overseeing all accruals and forecasts for defined agencies
This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, permanent basis.
Please note that this role will require extensive travel across Scotland and also overseas, and will require you to have a full UK driving license
What You'll Bring:
Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:
* Experience working in a sales environment and account management, preferably within travel or the cruise sector
* Experience in marketing, especially direct mail, press or online
* Proven track record in delivering return on spend and achieving targets
* Trade relationship management
* In depth knowledge of IT packages including Excel,Word, Power
You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:
* Be an effective communicator and be able to present to large audiences
* Offer great customer service
* Have influencing skills
* Have strong commercial acumen
Why Join Us?
Working with us means more than just a role. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth.
* Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
* Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
* Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
* Extensive learning and development opportunities
* Employee-led networks
* Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
* Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
* In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
* Life Assurance
* Parental and adoption leave
* Employee Shares Plan
* Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
* Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
* Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
* Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
* Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
* A friendly welcome with help settling in
Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey
with us.
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