Brightsun Travel
Travel Trade Partnerships Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Travel Trade Partnership Manager
Location: [Insert Location / Remote / Hybrid]
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
We are seeking a dynamic Travel Trade Partnerships Manager to drive growth through strategic B2B supplier relationships. You will manage, expand, and optimize our network of travel agents, tour operators, and industry partners. This role requires a commercial mindset and a proven track record of delivering revenue through trade channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Relationship Management: Nurture and expand relationships with key travel trade accounts, agents, and operators.
- Strategic Growth: Identify and secure new B2B partnership opportunities to increase market share.
- Contracting & Negotiation: Negotiate commercial agreements, commission structures, and marketing overrides.
- Product Training: Deliver engaging presentations and training sessions to partners to maximize product knowledge.
- Marketing Collaboration: Coordinate joint marketing campaigns and attend key industry events, trade shows, and fam trips.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor sales data, analyze trends, and report on ROI from trade partnerships.
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.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience specifically within the travel industry.
- Track Record: Proven success in B2B account management, trade sales, or partnership development.
- Network: Existing, strong network of contacts within the travel trade ecosystem is highly desirable.
- Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
- Mobility: Willingness to travel for partner meetings, industry events, and trade shows.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £40,000
- Holiday allowance, 20 days holiday + bank holidays and opportunities to attend exclusive familiarisation trips
- Travel discounts and industry perks
- Pension scheme and healthcare benefits
Applications to hr@brightsun.travel
“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