Trade Manager – Great Journeys New Zealand

28th March 2024 By Advertiser | To list a job, contact us at jobs@tourismticker.com or call 0204 101 8762

• Bring your fresh ideas and thinking
• Share your proven expertise and knowledge
• Permanent role based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

Great Journeys New Zealand (GJNZ) operates some of New Zealand’s most iconic Tourism experiences – The TranzAlpine, Coastal Pacific & Northern Explorer scenic trains.

Over recent years we have been embarking on transformational change regarding how we offer unique experiences to domestic and international visitors. Originating from scenic train travel, we now offer Scenic Day Trips, Short Breaks & Fully Guided multi-day tours.

“Great Journeys NZ’s 17-Day ‘New Zealand by Rail’ tour named 4th by The New York Times in their prestigious ‘Must visit in 2024’ list”

What you’ll do

Our Trade Manager is responsible for leading the Trade Team in the management of the retail, OTA, domestic trade, inbound, wholesale and groups sales channels. You’ll be accountable for nurturing and developing key relationships, internally and externally.

Driving sales and revenue targets is a strong focus of the role, along with actively growing new business opportunities by looking beyond traditional activities.

Key accountabilities include:

• Setting clear strategies and initiatives to achieve KPI’s & targets
• Building customer loyalty and growth through understanding customers’ long-term needs and market trends
• Leading the development of ideas and best practice ensuring effective campaigns and promotional activity
• An ability to provide insight and challenge the status quo

What you’ll need

Second nature to you will be an ability to build highly effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Ideally, you’ll already have well established trade sector relationships withing the New Zealand Tourism Market. To complement these skills, you’ll also be:

• Commercially savvy and intellectually agile
• Creative, collaborative and inclusive
• A problem solver and resilient
• Astute with budgets and planning

Regular domestic and international travel is required.

What you’ll get

• Competitive remuneration and a number of staff benefits, including discounted travel, holiday homes and health insurance
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• A commitment to ongoing development

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Applications close 7 April 2024

Our people are everything. That’s why KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, personalities, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures.