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Group Travel and Trade Sales Executive

  • Full time
  • £31,531 – £36,250
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 24th January 2024


  • Advertised from 9th January 2024
  • Permanent.
  • JAN20240206

Role

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is delighted to be recruiting for a brand-new position in the marketing and sales team, focussed on growing our groups and travel trade business. It's an exciting time to join the charity with Scotland's Wildlife Discovery Centre due to open in spring 2024 in the Highlands and huge potential for new group and FIT experiences at Edinburgh Zoo,

The role objective:

To maintain and grow travel trade business for Edinburgh Zoo & Highland Wildlife Park by proactively selling group ticketing & experience products, building relationships, providing outstanding customer service & growing brand awareness of RZSS within the tourism & travel trade sector.

Some of the things you’ll do:

  • Work across Edinburgh Zoo & Highland Wildlife Park both promoting group visits, experiences & ticketing products to meet budgeted figures
  • Establish sales processes and use of CRM database
  • Develop group & travel trade products with wider RZSS teams
  • Travel between RZSS sites & tourism / travel trade events across the UK as required

What we’re looking for:

  • You'll have proven and relevant experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge and understanding of the tourism & travel trade landscape
  • Assertive communicator, confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Excellent attention to detail and team player

What you’ll get in return:

  • Starting salary between £31,531 - £32,413 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £36,250 per annum
  • 37.5hr working week
  • 34 days annual leave (pro rata)
  • Discount in both retail/catering
  • Access to a healthcare plan
  • Employer contributory pension scheme
  • You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.

Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/ desirable criteria.

We offer a range of amazing benefits which can be found at rzss.org.uk/about-rzss/staff-benefits

Application notes

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit our website.

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as quickly as possible.


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