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Job Title


COMMERCIAL MANAGER


Company : Ambitions Travel Recruitment


Location : Guildford, England


Created : 2025-06-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. GREAT BASIC AND AMAZING BENEFITS INCFREEHOLIDAYS Our Customer: We're excited to be recruiting a Commercial Manager for this amazing, award-winning luxury travel industry company. Our customer operates worldwide, whilst ensuring strong dedication to providing exceptional service, unmatched luxury, and meaningful adventures, crafting experiences that leave a lasting impact. As Commercial Manager, you’ll be part of an inspiring and rewarding culture, with fantastic benefits to match, including an incredible perk of 7 days complimentary travel each year on any of their tours, for both you and your partner. You don’t want to pass this opportunity. COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN TRAVEL ESSENTIAL Job Description: In this role, you will help drive sales and growth through strategic planning, smooth operations, and close collaboration with senior leadership. Work closely with the Managing and Sales Directors to implement commercial strategies and support growth initiatives Coordinate and execute promotional campaigns, working across departments and with U.S. counterparts to ensure timely materials and market alignment Monitor pricing and inventory to optimise promotions and report on campaign performance Manage the distribution of pricing and promotional content, including agent configurations in Seaware Produce regular business performance reports and support commercial target setting and tracking Oversee commercial agreements, including preparation, communication, and collaboration with Finance Lead the training and daily management of the Sales and Marketing Support Executive Build and maintain strong trade relationships, support joint promotions and events, and oversee agent incentives Experience Required: Experienced in the same or similar role within the travel industry isessential Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams Must have experience in developing and implementing commercial strategies in collaboration with senior leadership Proven background in identifying and delivering new revenue opportunities within the travel sector Experience supporting senior leaders on strategic initiatives and managing ad hoc commercial projects Strong track record in planning and executing promotional campaigns, including pricing strategy and analysis Familiarity with coordinating across international offices and ensuring consistency in marketing and pricing communications Demonstrated ability to prepare and interpret business performance reports using tools such as Tableau or similar Experience managing commercial agreements, including target setting, reporting, and financial coordination Previous responsibility for training or managing junior team members within a commercial or marketing function Skilled in building and maintaining trade relationships, including handling partner communications and joint promotional activities Hands-on experience with systems such as Seaware or equivalent, and managing online booking portals within the UK or European markets Benefits and Perks: Very generous travel discounts, including 7 days free travel for self and partner on any of their tours 20 days' holidays plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day annually Health and Pension benefits PLEASE NOTE: this is a 12 month maternity leave contract. Click here to apply for thisCommercial Manager, travel industry job, which is being recruited by Fi Morrison – Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency, specialising in travel and hospitality roles, and known for sourcing hard-to-find talent. IMPORTANT If this role ticks your boxes and you’ve got the relevant experience, then click and apply If this role isn’t for you but you’d be keen to receive suitable job alerts, then register with us now Due to the massive number of applications, we receive, we’re usually only able to reply to candidates whose requirements meet our customers’ needs. 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