Senior Travel Trade Sales Co-ordinator

Banbridge | £25,000 - £30,000 per annum DOE

Employer: Linen Mill Studios
Sector/Specialism: Sales

Senior Travel Trade Sales Co-ordinator
Banbridge, Co. Down

In collaboration with Warner Media, Linen Mill Studios have developed the world’s only licensed Game of Thrones Studio Tour at their Banbridge studios where a significant proportion of the globally renowned series was filmed.

Through a superlative interactive experience, this brand new ‘world class’ attraction will immerse guests in the fantasy and intrigue surrounding the series. An unparalleled presentation of original sets, costumes, and artefacts, together with insights into the skills applied in creating Game of Thrones, will deliver an exceptional experience and understanding of the quality of production in what remains one of the most watched TV series of all.

Our team will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Game of Thrones Studio Tour is internationally recognised as a must-see attraction, by placing the guest experience foremost in their actions and by making an important contribution to our mission, vision, and values.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a committed and enthusiastic team with the responsibility for delivering a project that celebrates and protects the artistic heritage of this landmark series.

We welcome people who are professional, will join us in working flexibly, being cheerful and ensuring our guests are enchanted by the Tour and safe within its environment.

We are looking for a Senior Travel Trade Sales Coordinator to join our Corporate Business team.

Contract type: Full-time permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Days of work: Monday to Friday, on occasions this will include evenings and weekends
Pension: Employer 5% Employee 4%
Holidays: 33 days per annum inclusive of Bank Holidays
Benefits: Excellent benefits package
Learning: In house learning and development opportunities

You will manage the day-to-day travel trade queries regarding ticket availability, marketing, future sales and distribution plans, corporate and private functions/events. You will be the main point of contact for our travel trade partners globally. You will be required to represent Linen Mill Studios and Game of Thrones Studio Tour at Travel Trade sales and networking events including overseas. The role is based at Linen Mill Studios, Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

Overview of skills and experience required:

Essential

- Previous experience within a travel trade marketing/sales position
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with an attention to detail and precision
- A professional standard of personal presentation with excellent sales and presentation skills
- Excellent organisation, co-ordination, prioritisation and time management skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships within and outside the department by establishing a good rapport with all company stakeholders
- Ability to cope in a busy and challenging environment whilst working to tight deadlines.
- Experience of working with a broad range of customers including people from varied cultural backgrounds, VIPs
- Ability to prioritise and coordinate the work of the department
- Highly creative with an enthusiasm for making client experiences unique, personal and memorable, typical of a world class attraction
- I.T. proficiency: confident and comfortable with using computers and learning various software
- Minimum GCSE English and Maths, Grade A-C

Desirable skills and experience

- At least two years’ previous, demonstrable experience, within the travel and tourism industry at a supervisory level
- Knowledge of and an interest in Game of Thrones story
- Conversant in language/s other than English

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