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National Travel Director
Meredith
Chicago, IL, United States
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Job Title
National Travel Director - Meredith Travel Marketing
1) Manage and grow a substantial account list and revenue generation across Meredith properties (all national print, digital) for DMO/Public Sector Tourism accounts
2) Manage an internal team of travel advertising sellers, and external national travel ad sales rep firms
3) (Working with MDP Research ) Finding the story and presenting Meredith Travel Marketing research across the nation at Tourism Conferences
4) Manage Meredith Travel Marketing budget for sponsorships and marketing opportunities
5) Assess the travel category and Meredith capabilities (beyond MTM typical practice) to recommend solutions and programs to create new business partnerships
6) Strategic planning to help secure new business / increase revenue / prevent attrition across Meredith Travel Marketing portfolio, especially focused on Midwest Living.
7) Assist the Publisher in development and achievement of goals for the internal and external travel teams set forth in the strategic plan in the area of travel.
8) Work directly with Midwest Living publisher to forecast business on an issue by issue, quarter by quarter, and annual basis – and find ways to balance attrition and find new business opportunities.
9) Manage Meredith Travel Marketing rep firm contracts.
10) Spearhead Official Visitor Guide RFPs and create new opportunities to secure new travel guide business for the Meredith Travel Marketing Content Studio portfolio
Essential Job Functions
55%
Manage, supervise, motivate, and direct sales efforts of Midwest Living/MTM internal and external travel representatives. Assist Publisher in estimating Midwest Living and Meredith Travel Marketing revenue on issue by issue basis. Work with publisher and marketing in planning, development and execution of strategic initiatives to assist sellers in increasing travel advertising revenue.
30%
Manage and grow individual account list. Manage the sales/advertising parts of OVG RFPs.
15%
Deliver Meredith Travel Marketing research to current/potential clients, attend tourism conferences and client meetings with sales staff. Manage ad sales within Best of the Midwest, OVGs, and inserted custom publications.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements| All must be met to be considered.
Education:
College degree
Experience:
5 years tourism industry experience, 10 years sales / account management experience, 3 years staff management
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Tourism Industry
% Travel Required (Approximate): Extensive travel