At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So every day, we share our client’s 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 view for the better. At MMGY we inspire people to go places.
Looking for an experienced Destination Marketer with excellent knowledge of North American Travel Trade.
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. The Senior Account Director is responsible for leading the day-to-day activities and relationships of either one large tourist board client or a portfolio of clients. We are seeking a strong leader who thrives under pressure, and who is an expert at cultivating strong business partnerships with clients and travel industry partners. This individual must be strategic, highly-organized, and driven to achieve.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Daily management of account teams across tourist board clients
Develop and facilitate multi-year strategic marketing plans that lead to destination visitation growth for our tourist board clients;
Apply knowledge of travel trade engagement, public relations, partnership & consumer marketing, social media and event management to all client activities;
Lead team and client meetings;
Establish and manage client budget and achieve agency billing goals;
Integrate the efforts of all team members to optimize client plan results;
Cultivate team mentality and build strong mutual trust between client and agency;
Develop industry partnerships for the benefit of the client and agency:
Overseeing client KPI goals to ensure targets are meet:
Manage staff resources, time allocations, annual reviews:
Domestic and international travel is required.
Experience Requirements
10+ years of marketing agency or tourist board experience at the Director level or higher
Agency experience must include travel and tourism clients
Experience in tourism/travel industry required;
Experience managing direct reports;
Experience in working for or managing international tourist boards strongly desired;
Strategic marketing experience strongly desired;
Excellent understanding of marketing metrics;
Excellent understand of travel trade distribution and partnerships;
Must be highly effective at mentoring junior staff members;
Strong leadership skills and ability to establish trust and partnerships;
Excellent phone, verbal and written communication skills;
Senior-level presentation skills are a must;
Proofreading and attention to detail;
Comfortable working under tight deadlines;
Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
Education Requirements
4-year college degree
MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package inclusive of 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.
OUR VALUES MISSION
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’s as diverse as the places we visit — welcoming candidates of all ages, genders and gender identities; ethnicities and religions; people of color; LGBTQIA+ people and their allies; working parents; veterans; and those with disabilities.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Public Relations and Communications Services
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