Senior Manager – Trade Tourism

3 days ago

Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India VFS Global Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Job Description
Trade Strategy & Market Development

  • Collaborate with the Heads of Key Accounts & Leisure, Spiritual Travel, and Airlines to design and implement trade strategies for the Indian market.
  • Lead product development for Leisure and Umrah segments, ensuring alignment with market needs and client objectives.
  • Track and analyze market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to identify opportunities and inform decision-making.
  • Expand focus to include emerging travel segments such as VFR (Visiting Friends & Relatives), Business Travel, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).

Trade Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with travel agents, Umrah operators, and tour operators across India.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with top-level management of key travel trade stakeholders, including airlines.
  • Represent Saudi Arabia at trade fairs and industry events, actively promoting the destination and building B2B connections.

Marketing & Reporting

  • Collaborate with the marketing team to create and implement effective marketing plans targeting the trade sector.
  • Provide regular updates and performance reports to the Country Manager – India, ensuring visibility on key initiatives and results.
  • Support the creation of promotional content and campaigns that position Saudi Arabia as a preferred tourism destination in India.

Environment, Social & Governance

  • Promote judicious use of natural resources.
  • Adhere to the organization's environment, health, and safety policies, objectives, and guidelines.

Anti Bribery Management Systems (ABMS)

  • Follow the ABMS roles and responsibilities details as prescribed on the ABMS manual.
  • Understanding of ethical standards and the importance of integrity in business practices.
  • Ability to identify and evaluate risks related to bribery in various business contexts. For more detailed explanation, follow the ABMS manual.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

  • 7–10 years of experience in travel industry marketing and trade management, with a strong focus on promoting Umrah tourism.
  • In-depth understanding of the travel trade ecosystem and market dynamics.
  • Proven success in developing and executing impactful marketing and trade initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in budget management and financial planning.
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail.

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