Key Account Director Tours & Groups
New Yesterday
Base pay range
Purpose:
To own and lead Edyn's tours and groups sales strategy, driving revenue, client retention, and market growth through strategic account management and high-impact partnerships across the tour operators and group travel sectors in all relevant markets.
Reporting to:
Global Director Key Accounts
Location & Hours:
Based at our London offices 5 days a week. While officially office-based, the role requires extensive client engagement.
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
- Own and manage strategic relationships with key tour operators and group travel providers to maximise commercial value and brand loyalty
- Develop and execute a proactive tours and groups sales strategy, focused on driving revenue and optimising distribution
- Shape and deliver growth plans for key regions, leveraging market insights and group travel demand data
- Lead commercial negotiations, rate strategy, and joint initiatives with tour operators and group travel partners to optimise visibility and conversion
- Drive tours and groups performance, including preferred partnership programmes and strategic alliances with organisations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with revenue, marketing, and operations teams to align commercial goals and tactical execution
- Analyse performance across all tours and groups channels, using insights to refine strategy and report on ROI
- Represent Edyn at key industry events and conferences, building visibility and driving influence within the tours and groups sector
- Identify and develop new tour operator and group travel partnerships, supporting growth and expansion into untapped markets and sectors
In this role you will need the following:
Experience:
- Significant experience managing strategic tour operator and group travel partnerships in hospitality looking after £3m plus of annual business
- At least 5 years' experience in the hotel sector with focus on tours and groups
- Proven track record of driving revenue and brand exposure through tour operators, group travel providers, and wholesale channels
- Deep understanding of group booking processes, tour series contracting, and distribution strategies
- Experience managing regional, national and international tour operator accounts with a commercial lens
- Minimum 7 years in senior sales or account management roles in fast-paced, commercially focused businesses
- Strong knowledge of the tourism landscape and group travel markets
Skills:
- Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder and partner management skills
- Strategic thinker with a high level of commercial acumen and a results‑driven mindset
- Confident negotiator with experience in group rate and contract management
- Highly analytical and comfortable using performance data to shape sales activity
- Proficient in sales, CRM, and reporting platforms
- Excellent knowledge of tourism industry and group travel procurement practices
Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial and commercially proactive, with a clear focus on growth
- Client and brand-focused, with a solutions-driven approach
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to lead initiatives independently
- Well-connected within tour operator and group travel landscapes
- Organised, detail-oriented, and driven to exceed performance expectations
- Passionate about the tourism and group travel market and its evolving needs
- Location:
- City Of London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Sales
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