Tourism Manager

Location Madrid, ES Job Type Full Time Something Extraordinary Every Day™ As part of our successful team of Tourism you will develop the key and strategic relationships with local and national partners and support the Senior Partnerships Manager with international partners developing MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) program, to promote the Village and attract cosmopolitan, savvy and sophisticated guests. What you will be doing Promote the Village to consolidate Brand awareness and positioning as a leader of tourism experience in Madrid through the B2B travel. Build, maintain and develop strong relationships with both local and national partners, including Destination Marketing Organizations, tour operators, travel agents, hotel chain groups, concierge associations, local attractions, restaurants and other tourism partners. Develop relationships with 4/5* hotels to build shopping packages, develop marketing opportunities to enhance the visibility of the company through the hotel channels and events, develop business of the MICE segment and work close with the hospitality and concierge department to reach the goals of sales from the hotels partners. Build a MICE strategy to promote the Village as a recognizable venue for Incentives and as a viable add on for Meetings, exhibitions and Meetings. Partnership opportunities targeted at Congresses, events, tradeshows, etc. Tailored packages for sale through third parties and via the online booking portal. Attend tourism Marketing events, trade shows, seminars as required. What makes you special Proven experience in a sales position within the tourism industry and MICE industry, broad European/international experience would be advantageous. Experience in the tourism, hospitality or premium or luxury brand segments. Good knowledge of regional and national tourism activities and resorts. Experience with targeting inbound and outbound Tour Operators and DMCs. Strong analytical skills. Ability to both work as a team and work independently with minimal supervision. Willingness to travel abroad. Fluent in English and local Village language, any other European language would be beneficial. About the company The Bicester Collection are the worlds’ leading luxury shopping destinations, and we are committed to creating magical and memorable experiences for our guests. Taking the name of the founding Village, The Bicester Collection distinguishes the 12 Villages in Europe, China and USA as one collection of destinations for our guests, our brand partners, our travel and tourism partners, our corporate and financial media, and our internal teams. Why we’re exceptional The key to our success is the quality and commitment of our people. In return for your hard work and commitment to our values, you’ll receive a generous salary and we’ll also reward you through our Feel Good Programme which offers the following benefits: Lifestyle - Our Lifestyle benefits include life assurance, income protection, pension, leisure travel insurance, an electric car scheme, a discounted shopping portal, discounts across our Villages, a referral bonus and season ticket loans. Physical - Our Physical health benefits include private medical cover, virtual doctor support, dental insurance, health screening, a cycle-to-work scheme, eye care and flu vaccinations. Mental – Our Mental health benefits include access to professionals as well as support from trained mental health 'first aiders' from across the business, an employee assistance programme and free access to Headspace and Thrive, two of the most well respected mental well-being apps. Social - Our social programme is designed to help us connect and, most importantly, have fun Benefits include yoga classes, summer parties, outdoor team activities, time away from the office to enjoy special occasions such as birthdays, getting married, moving house and, of course, taking a well-deserved break. Come and live your story with us At The Bicester Collection, we are focused on attracting and retaining the best talent. We believe in fostering an open culture, which supports our people to thrive and creates a sense of belonging. Working at the Bicester Collection means entering an inclusive space where all perspectives are valued, ideas are shared freely, and creativity is encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr