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    Manager - Trade Strategy - Irving, United States - Apple Leisure Group

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    At Apple Leisure Group, we care for people so they can be their best. We deliver distinctive experiences for our guests, while providing a world of understanding and care. We strive to be the first choice in vacation travel, enriching lives and uniting the world.

    Grow your career as a successful Trade Strategy Manager within ALG Vacations. In this role, you will lead actions to understand the needs of travel advisors and work across teams to create, drive, and execute initiatives to meet these needs balanced across corporate goals and objectives. Reporting to the Trade Strategy Senior Manager, you will lead the Travel Agency Advisory Board, connect the dots between the marketplace and corporate as the internal corporate voice of the travel advisor, and support travel advisor training.

    A successful Trade Strategy Manager will:

  • ​​Lead TA Advisory Board efforts, including meeting facilitation, guidance on discussion topics and action, and working with operational team for seamless execution​.
  • ​​Assist with in-person and virtual advisory events,
  • ​​Connect the dots between the marketplace and corporate as the voice of the travel advisor in meetings and to drive action.​
  • ​​​Provide in person ALGV Education at agency events and in-office.​​
  • ​​Review and provide insight to travel agency communication tied to Trade Strategy areas.​
  • ​​Provide feedback and guidance on TA incentives.
  • ​​Research and compare competitor polices vs. ALGV policies to develop recommendations for policy evolution and drive action.​
  • ​​​Lead efforts to understand key travel advisor pain points and collaborate with key stakeholders to overcome them.​​
  • ​​​Collaborate with the training team to keep topics relevant and useful for the audience and ALGV​​.
  • ​​​​​Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's purpose, mission, vision, and core values.
  • ​​​​​​​The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualification may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

    A successful Trade Strategy Manager will have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field preferred.
  • ​​5+ years of travel industry work experience with strong communication and presentation background.
  • History of success developing, planning, organizing, executing, and measuring new initiatives.
  • Past sales experience highly desired.
  • Strong skills in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • ​​Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams.
  • ​Experience working with external partners.
  • ​Travel industry knowledge and experience highly desired.
  • ​Analytical mindset to support data-driven decision-making.
  • ​Excellent judgement and decision-making ability in crafting solutions while considering costs and benefits of potential actions.
  • ​Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to present to leadership and external partners.
  • ​Ability to successfully work across departments, functions, and skill levels; must be well-organized and able to multi-task.
  • ​Natural curiosity and eagerness to understand all aspects of the business and drive business growth through cross-functional partnership.
  • Ability to travel by air/car both domestically and internationally.
  • ​Strong problem-solving skills and experience with turning data into actionable insights.
  • Additional Required Experience:

  • Creative, self-motivated, and ready to take initiative.
  • ​Strong time management and follow-up skills.
  • ​Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • ​Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • ​Ability to comply with tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks at once.
  • ​Flexibility and willingness to conform to changing job responsibilities.
  • ​Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
  • About Apple Leisure Group

    As North America's only vertically integrated travel, hospitality and leisure management group, Apple Leisure Group is an industry innovator that combines the expertise of 14 leading brands. Our unique niche allows us the special opportunity to oversee every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across five segments, comprising:

  • Vacations : The largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through well-established vacation brands
  • Resort Brand Management : management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts
  • Destination Management Services : Best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar DMC and Worldstar
  • Loyalty Program : Exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club
  • Technology Solutions : Innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers.
  • To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.

    About APPLE VACATIONS

    The # 1 vacation brand in the world for packages to Mexico and Dominican Republic, offers the convenience of one-stop shopping. Apple Vacations clients have access to flight, hotel, and transfers – they can also choose an all-inclusive resort where meals, drinks, and more are included - all for one affordable price.

    Our Values

    At ALG, we call our employees Colleagues, because we are more than just employees. We care for people so they can be at their best, we provide a world of understanding and care, and we deliver distinctive experiences for our guests. Our Values, by which we operate:

    Empathy
    • Integrity
    • Respect
    • Inclusion
    • Experimentation
    • Well Being

    ALG's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

    Living our purpose of caring for people so they can be their best means that we are committed to a workplace culture grounded in diversity and inclusion where Colleagues feel welcome and encouraged to fully participate in the organization. With the value of INCLUSION, we respect all the ways our Colleagues are individually unique and foster creativity and engagement in respectful environments.

    Benefits at a Glance

    We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package to our U.S. based employees:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Corporate Wellness Program
  • Travel Discounts & Deals
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

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