Description We recognise the value in having people with a variety of backgrounds, experience and skills in our business. That means the role requirements here should be seen as a guide, not a checklist. If you have more, less or different experiences, but really relevant skills, we’d love to hear from you. We work flexibly and will help you to find a healthy balance of remote working and time in our fantastic Southampton office, collaborating, taking part in events and getting to know people that makes working with us so rewarding. We welcome the opportunity to discuss reduced hours and job share arrangements. The Role This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving Cunard's success in the South region, ensuring the brand's growth and strengthening. You’ll be responsible for providing comprehensive account management support to a defined portfolio of travel agent partners, focusing on developing revenue streams and maximizing business opportunities within those agencies. This role involves proactively seeking, evaluating, and building new partnership opportunities to broaden the distribution model for Cunard. The Regional Sales Manager will define and implement business plans to ensure growth targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) for Cunard are met. Additionally, they will maintain senior relationships within their portfolio of travel agent partners and work closely with the Business Manager, Development & Engagement, to align strategies and goals. You will: Develop and manage relationships with travel agent partners to drive revenue growth Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities to expand Cunard's distribution model Create and execute business plans to achieve growth targets and KPIs Maintain senior-level relationships with travel agent partners Attend travel shows, conferences, and other industry events regularly, including some weekend work Approximately 3 days out on the road visiting agent partners Our role categories range from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President) so you can clearly see internal development opportunities. This role is a CUK08 and is offered on a full time, permanent basis, with weekend work required occasionally. Approximately 3 days out on the road visiting agent partners. About You Fresh ideas and different perspectives are what excite us most and help us to succeed. Alongside bringing these to the role, you’ll also need: Strong commercial acumen with experience in a sales environment and account management responsibilities Demonstrated success in delivering return on investment and achieving targets Exceptional communication skills at all levels with the ability to adapt communication style as needed Proactive and comfortable with relationship building, public speaking, and presentation skills Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities Previous agency or business to business account management experience and/or a background in the travel or luxury sector would be an advantage. Being part of our team has its advantages… We’re a holiday company so we know there’s more to life than work. Our comprehensive range of benefits are designed to help your personal and financial health and wellbeing. Company car Annual bonus Recognition scheme with prizes and awards Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers 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 Please note: Being able to create unforgettable holiday happiness is a brilliant opportunity so we often receive high volumes of applications for our roles. In these cases, we may close our job adverts early and aren’t able to consider applications once this happens. LI-Hybrid Job Functions: Marketing; Strategy / Planning; Sales; LI-KP1