Account Manager-Port Solent

Based in Port Solent

At A Glance

TUI Specialist & Activity Sector is part of TUI Travel PLC, the world’s leading travel organisation and a FTSE 100 company. Operating across the globe including Europe, Australia, North America and Canada, we don’t rest on our laurels and have ongoing exciting plans for further international expansion and increased profit growth.

TUI Marine manages the worlds’ leading sailing yacht, power yacht and canal boat charter business with over 2,500 yachts operating in 50 destinations in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. TUI Marine operates the leading charter brands; The Moorings, Sunsail, Footloose and LeBoat.
What You’ll Be Doing

This is a key role in the account management team of Sunsail’s UK corporate business. Based in the Port Solent office, the account manager will be responsible for business development for the UK corporate business, account management and event management of existing business and the development of existing business to derive additional business from existing clients.

What We’re Looking For

• This individual will be an experienced sales account manager with a successful track record in the marine and/or events industry
• Experienced B2B & B2C environment
• Event planning experience
• Knowledgeable about the Marine operating market
• Required to communicate at all levels and work on own initiative – great enthusiasm
• A bright and effective communicator with the ability to think outside the box
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Effective Negotiator
• Proven experience in sales and / or account management working in the events industry
• Due to the nature of the business, flexibility will be required as workload requires, particularly during the summer months.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive salary & holiday concession purchase
• Reward scheme – online discounts on products & services plus late seat & accommodation offers
• Foreign exchange discount at TUI retail outlets plus In-flight discount of 20%
• Childcare vouchers & cycle to work scheme
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities

Please note that for all benefits, details were accurate as at the date of publication. Any changes will be notified to you upon your start with the Company. Holiday Concessions purchases are a non-contractual benefit and subject to change from time to time at the discretion of the Company.