Job Description

Cunard are a leading luxury cruise line name, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking Trade Events Executiveto bring fresh insights and expertise to our Cunard department. 

Role Overview

As Trade Events Executive you’ll be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of all travel agent events, both on board and on shore, including our travel agent ship visit programme and familiarisation trips. The events planned will be for a variety of numbers of guests from large-scale events, which may involve working with third parties to deliver, through to intimate events – all created and delivered in line with the Cunard brand. 

This varied role is an exciting opportunity for you to be creative and innovative in your approach, tailoring events to suit audience and message being delivered.  Based within the Trade, Marketing and Sales Operations Team – you will also enjoy close partnerships with the sales team, Cunard brand team, Cunard marketing team, and the Carnival family of brands.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Supporting Trade Training and Events Manager (TTEM) to create an annual travel agent events plan, that engages and educates travel agents on the Cunard experience, increasing their confidence to sell our voyages.  Developing a project schedule for each event, delivering to budget and co-ordinating in consideration of other trade wide and brand events.

• Working with the Trade Marketing Executive to develop content for promoting the event, and capture content during the event, for trade-owned communication channel. Creating and delivering clear event communications to all attendees, including joining instructions and feedback surveys. 

• Co-ordinating the delivery of all familiarisation trips and ship visits, ensuring they are interactive and immersive experiences to help travel agents understand the Cunard brand.

• Co-ordinating sponsorship and attendance at travel industry awards, supporting the Trade Training and Events Manager

• Identifying new initiatives and events to engage our Travel Agent partners and keep Cunard in the forefront of their minds 

This role is positioned at CUK10 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home. 

Please note that travel, as well as evening and weekend work, may be required for event delivery and hosting of events on board.

What You'll Bring

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:

• Experience of working in an administration based role 
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Experience of developing and delivering events of different guest sizes
• Knowledge of the Travel industry would be advantageous but not essential.

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• A proven team-player able to effectively collaborate across functions and with multiple stakeholders (internal, external and onboard).
• Able to self-motive and be Innovative and creative in your approach.

Application Guidance

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about our guests and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you. 

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than just a role in guest experience. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• A friendly welcome with help settling in

Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

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