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At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So every day, we share our clients’ stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalized service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their views for the better. At MMGY, we inspire people to go places.

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Account Executive in our New York and Los Angeles office.

With established offices in Los Angeles and New York City our division develops strategic plans for our clients across consumer marketing, public relations, social media and travel trade engagement. We represent international tourist offices, such as Australia’s Northern Territory, Rwanda, Madeira, Costa Rica among others. We are looking for a dynamic addition to our team to manage the responsibilities for international tourist board clients. Applicants should have strong consumer marketing and travel trade marketing skills. The candidate must possess 4-6 years marketing and tourism experience.

We are looking for candidates with a creative outlook, who can find, build, and maintain relationships with our destination clients, travel suppliers, airlines and partners to find new and innovative ways to increase visitor numbers via tactical sales and marketing activities.

Responsibilities include:

Day to day client contact – meetings, phone, email etc.
Implement on-and-offline trade and consumer marketing campaigns, including content, native and digital OTA campaigns
Develop trade relations with tour operators, consortiums, travel agents, wholesalers, airlines and other industry partners
Conduct sales calls and training programs with tour operators and travel agents
Maximize reach and effectiveness of trade marketing and educational programs
Assist to develop and implement annual sales and marketing plans, with strong focus on integration and maximizing budget
Effectively track and manage budgets that contribute to the larger profitability and on-budget delivery of work for the account
Steward campaign reporting with a strong focus on securing conversion metrics
Draft client and stakeholder presentations
Ideate with the team on marketing programs and partnerships to encourage special interest travel
Liaise with client contacts to execute ad-hoc reports, assessments and required campaign and activities reporting
Manage timelines and implementation of projects
Assist with administrative functions of the account, particularly brief development, trafficking, tracking, coding and organizing sales, marketing and travel expenses and billing on an ongoing basis, client reporting.

Required Skills:

4-6 years marketing and tourism experience
High levels of independence and illustrated decision making abilities
Proactively identifies client challenges and solutions on deliverables
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Superb organizational and multi-tasking skills
Ability to travel and work with minimum supervision
Project briefing, management and trafficking skills
Extensive knowledge of on-and-offline marketing outlets for the tourism sector
Understanding of on-and-offline digital advertising metrics and reporting
Ability to think strategically about sales and marketing activities
Ability to provide direction and input to account team and support staff
Budget management experience
Comfortable working across different time zones as required by client
Able to travel domestically and internationally for approximately 25% - 30% of the year
Suitable tertiary qualifications
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally; must possess valid passport

Preferred Skills:

Previous experience in the travel industry with understanding of travel distribution channels
Experience in integrated sales and marketing campaigns across disciplines
Experience in digital media and consumer marketing campaigns
Experience with marketing long-haul destinations such as Middle East, South Pacific, Africa or Asia

Travel Required (one week per month on average)

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the Senior Account Executive. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.

Salary Range for this position: $65,000 - $72,000

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package that includes a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who Are We? We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 600 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places we visit.

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What You Should Know About Senior Account Executive, MMGY Global

At MMGY Global, we're passionate about travel and excited to share our clients' inspiring stories that spark curiosity and wanderlust. We have an immediate opening for a Senior Account Executive in our vibrant New York and Los Angeles offices. This role is perfect for those with a knack for consumer and travel marketing, as you will manage various international tourist office clients, such as Australia’s Northern Territory and Rwanda. The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of experience in marketing and tourism, ready to build and nurture relationships with destination clients, travel suppliers, and partners. As you step into this dynamic position, you’ll be responsible for implementing innovative marketing campaigns, conducting sales calls, and maximizing the impact of our trade marketing efforts. Collaboration is the name of the game, as you’ll work closely with your team to develop annual sales and marketing plans, ensuring we remain budget-conscious while achieving major goals. With your strong organizational skills, you’ll track budgets, present comprehensive reports, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. If you’re excited about traveling, inspiring others, and being a key player in our mission to encourage travel, then the Senior Account Executive position at MMGY Global might just be your next great adventure. We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $72,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including a hybrid telework policy, to support you in your journey with us.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Account Executive at MMGY Global?

As a Senior Account Executive at MMGY Global, your primary responsibilities include managing day-to-day client communications, implementing consumer marketing campaigns, building trade relationships, conducting sales calls, and tracking budgets. You will also be required to develop annual marketing plans that focus on maximizing client profitability while reporting on campaign effectiveness.