How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Company Description
KYS Limited is a startup based in Sefton in the United Kingdom, with an ambition to become a world leader in attractions and theme parks. The company is in a growth phase and focused on building innovative, high-quality visitor experiences. Joining KYS Limited offers the opportunity to contribute to shaping the commercial and operational foundations of a fast-evolving business. Team members can expect a dynamic environment, close collaboration with leadership, and significant scope to influence future products and partnerships.
Role Description
This is a full-time, hybrid Head of Trade Sales role based in the United Kingdom, with a mix of on-site work and the option to work from home for part of the week. The Head of Trade Sales will develop and execute the trade sales strategy across key channels, including travel trade, tour operators, group sales, and corporate partners. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and negotiating with new trade partners, managing existing accounts, and building long-term commercial relationships to drive revenue and visitor numbers. The role will involve setting sales targets, monitoring performance, producing regular reports, and collaborating closely with marketing, operations, and finance to align trade activities with wider business objectives. The Head of Trade Sales will also oversee pricing strategies, trade promotions, attendance forecasting, and participation in industry events and trade shows to strengthen KYS Limited’s market presence.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Qualifications
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Substantial experience in trade sales, ideally within attractions, theme parks, leisure, travel, or hospitality, with a track record of delivering revenue growth through partners.
- Strong skills in account management, relationship building, and commercial negotiation with travel trade, tour operators, and group sales partners.
- Proven ability to develop and implement sales strategies, set and manage targets, and use data to monitor performance and optimise results.
- Comfort working in a startup or high-growth environment, with the ability to build processes from the ground up and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience leading or mentoring sales teams or cross-functional project groups, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, including pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting using CRM and standard sales tools.
- Willingness to travel for meetings, site visits, and industry events as required, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Knowledge of the UK attractions and theme park market is highly desirable; international trade experience is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location