Job Description

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.

We’re looking for an amazing Manager, Trade Sales Engagement to fill this role, which is based in our Seattle office. The Manager, Trade Sales Engagement serves as a strategic and operational link between the sales and marketing teams for both Seabourn and Holland America Line. The Manager, Trade Sales Engagement manages key digital platforms to ensure timely, accurate and engaging content for travel advisors. The position plays a critical role in the planning and administration of major industry events and partner programs, fostering collaboration across departments and ensuring effective communication. Here’s a summary of what Holland America is looking for in its Manager, Trade Sales Engagement. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Manages the internal Holland America Line and Seabourn sales libraries within Sharepoint and Shufflrr and is responsible for regular auditing and updating to ensure accuracy, organization and current sales tools.

• Administers the Holland America Line and Seabourn travel advisor online portals and is responsible for timely updating and ensuring accuracy of all brand, deployment and promotional content. This role will work across multiple departments in maintaining the content that is being provided for our travel advisors and will provide recommendations for platform enhancements.

• Lead the collaboration between the Sales and Marketing throughout the sales creative development process which includes project management within the Asana platform. Responsibilities include assisting with co-op initiatives and supporting the creation of sales tools.

• Develop and implement ongoing, key partner programming for Holland America Line and Seabourn including coordinating and scheduling of quarterly executive connects, managing trade partner advisory boards, and creating and delivering timely, frequent communications.

• Execute Seabourn’s portfolio of annual industry events in North America, collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Key functions include detailed planning, collaboration, seamless execution, on-site management of staff, and schedules to ensure a smooth and successful experience. 

• Implement and manage the Seabourn sales promotional asset strategy. This includes the development and sourcing of point of sale materials, sales team merchandise and brand wear, and giveaway items to support sales activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years of event management experience preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in positions in the area of sales.

• Experience in the travel and hospitality industry preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills: well-spoken with proven ability to positively interact with individuals at all levels. 

• Possesses strong attention to detail and the ability to remain focused despite distractions. 

• Must be self-motivated, a self-starter and a quick learner. 

• Must be a creative-thinker.

• Excellent communication, follow-through and organizational skills.

• Computer proficiency with standard Microsoft and aptitude to learn other systems. 

• Experience working within Asana or a similar project management platform preferred.

• SalesForce Marketing Cloud experience preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of roles.

• Ability to travel regularly as needed in support of business needs.

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 
• Base Salary Range: $60,200.00 to $81,300.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.
  

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:  https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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