We are working with a leading global travel and hospitality group to recruit an Indirect Sales & Meetings & Events (M&E) Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales leader to take ownership of trade and MICE sales strategy, manage a talented team, and contribute directly to the company’s ambitious growth across the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Lead and develop a team of 8 sales professionals across trade and MICE channels.
2. Drive revenue and market growth through indirect sales (travel agencies, consortia, OTAs) and M&E partners.
3. Develop and execute innovative sales strategies and performance objectives.
4. Build strong long-term relationships with trade and MICE partners, negotiating commercials and ensuring profitable agreements.
5. Oversee MICE sales and event production, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with client expectations.
6. Collaborate closely with internal marketing, finance, and operations teams to achieve business goals.
About you:
7. Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written).
8. Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade/MICE sales, ideally within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry.
9. Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
10. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
11. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
12. Knowledge of e-distribution channels, OTAs, and digital integration tools.
13. Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
What’s on offer:
14. £76,000 base salary + 20% bonus performance based
15. Generous travel benefits (annual value up to £30k).
16. Birthday off + half-day on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, in addition to the Bank Holidays
17. Flexible working: 2 days per week WFH + 1 week remote every 3 months.
18. Private healthcare insurance.
19. Pension scheme.
20. 40% reimbursement of commuting costs.
21. Regular social events and annual Christmas party.
To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.