Manager Travel Industry Marketing
Manager Travel Industry Marketing
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Job Description
ARIZONA OFFICE OF TOURISM
The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) leads the states tourism industry with the development of global marketing programs to promote Arizona as a travel destination. With multiple research-based initiatives including advertising campaigns cooperative marketing programs trade and media relations and community outreach AOT sets into motion a positive and profitable cycle of visitation spending job growth and tax revenue.
SENIOR MANAGER TRAVEL INDUSTRY MARKETING
1110 West Washington Street Suite 155
Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $68000 - $72000
Grade: 23
Open Until Business Needs Are Met
The purpose of this Senior Manager Travel Industry Marketing is to educate and sell Arizona to tour operators and travel agents.The Senior Manager Travel Industry Marketing manages the program functions as they apply to the travel industry marketing division.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office/hoteling).
Collaborate with local DMOs and other travel industry partners on ad hoc promotions targeting tour operators and travel agents. Build relationships and outreach to communities within the entire state to better promote their destination
Oversee all travel industry efforts in assigned markets including market plan development applicable budget recommendations and supervision of related contracts and international account managers
Develop and maintain strong relationships with tour operators and travel agents; assist with itinerary planning respond to inquiries and provide access to resources for planning
Create and source business leads to partner destinations for the opportunity to increase sales revenue for their destination and the State of Arizona
Develop and lead sales missions special events and familiarization tours often in partnership with Arizona tourism industry representatives
Collaborate with the marketing team on various international consumer co-operative campaigns
Handle all planning communications and follow-up reports on a timely basis
Knowledge:
2 years tourism and or sales-related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud
Skills:
Experience building relationships among a diverse population or organizations associations and interest groups as well as internal constituents
Time management and program management skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
In oral and written communications
Abilities:
Take initiative and use sound judgment to make appropriate business decisions and meet performance standards
Work effectively with all levels of the organization
To properly prioritize multiple projects
Bachelors degree in tourism development communications or similar three years of marketing communications or travel industry experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge skill and abilities
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Retirement plan
Health and dental insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
