You’re excited to bring a VISION to new heights, and cruise towards a new TRAVEL experience for AMA MEMBERS. (Puns intended)

Posted: 12-17-2024

Closing: Till Filled

Location: AMA, Edmonton South

When it comes to travel, you see opportunity everywhere. You’re a natural strategist with a knack for developing innovative solutions, and you thrive on creating exceptional experiences for travelers. As the Manager, Travel Products and Sales, you’ll lead the charge in driving the modernization of AMA Travel’s services and member experience, fostering supplier relationships, and developing strategies that enhance member engagement while driving sales growth.

If you’re passionate about the travel industry and enjoy collaborating with teams to create innovative solutions, this could be the role for you!

WHAT MOVES YOU

• You’re a born leader, mentor and team builder who can inspire your team to help execute a strategic vision.
• You’re a strategic thinker who thrives on identifying opportunities and bringing creative ideas to life.
• You’re passionate about creating exceptional travel experiences and modernizing how people explore the world.
• Your leadership inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals and grow professionally.
• You’re always looking ahead, staying current with travel trends, economic factors, and industry innovations.
• You’re a relationship guru with a gift for achieving agreements that create value for all parties.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Report to the Director, Travel Operations of Sales.
• Identify market opportunities by researching trends, capacity, and growth potential to modernize travel experiences for AMA members.
• Define product positioning and create marketing plans that align with AMA’s overall business strategies.
• Use data analytics to inform product marketing decisions and ensure campaigns drive revenue and sales growth.
• Negotiate contracts with key travel suppliers to maximize revenue and create exclusive offers for AMA members.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the travel industry, continually reviewing supplier relationships to ensure quality and alignment with AMA’s goals.
• Identify new partnership opportunities to support growth strategies and enhance travel offerings.
• Provide strategic direction to the Product Sales and Service team, ensuring alignment with marketing initiatives and campaign goals.
• Collaborate on developing travel personas and buying patterns to enhance product relevance and marketability.
• Inspire and coach your team and the travel counsellor network to achieve success while developing continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and enhance sales strategies, focusing on customer satisfaction and optimized results.
• Build relationships across departments to ensure seamless communication and implementation of product and marketing plans.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging products to ensure AMA remains at the forefront of the travel industry.

WHAT YOU'VE DONE

• You have a diploma or degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (an asset).
• You bring at least 3 years of experience in the travel industry, specializing in Cruise, Tour, and Luxury Travel across multiple suppliers and destinations.
• You have experience in supervisory or management roles, with a proven track record of leading teams to success.
• You “get” people and know what it takes to create a great experience for your team and for members.
• You’re well-versed in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits.
• Outstanding employer-paid Retirement Savings Program.
• Great AMA discounts.
• Unlimited learning opportunities.
• Paid vacation and ‘ME’ day.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.