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Job Description

Job Description:

Come and join one of the world’s leading luxury travel brands. 

 

A&K Travel Group is a dynamic collection of travel and cruise companies, including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, and the world’s oldest travel agency, Cox & Kings. We create unique, immersive travel experiences worldwide. Our people make us a great place to work, fostering a supportive environment with ongoing training and global career opportunities. We also make a difference: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy has supported communities for 40 years, and we were recognised by Which? for exceptional client care during the pandemic. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with the product and sales team to ensure effective promotion of key products and content across all Abercrombie & Kent and A&K Villas marketing comms.

  • Work with the creative, product, and sales teams to develop and deliver timely and relevant online and offline campaigns across all tactical channels.

  • Create briefs and project manage the roll out of all marketing collateral such as flyers, posters, and other promotional materials both B2B and B2C.

  • Support with email marketing, paid media and advertising as on a weekly basis.

  • Support the wider UK marketing team with the planning, setup and management of all consumer exhibitions and events.

  • Collaborate with external partners to deliver joint marketing campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness, customer enquiries, and bookings.

  • Support the trade sales team with producing marketing materials tailored for travel agents and assisting with organising and running agent events.

  • Co-ordinate Marketing efforts to support the UK TOC across all products and brands. Input and develop the global and local marketing calendar to achieve yearly targets.

  • Work with operational teams to prepare annual collateral, merchandise requirements and shipments.

  • Collaborate on international campaigns with our global marketing team.

  • Support the wider UK and global team with paid and organic social campaigns where necessary.

  • Monitor booking trends and commercial priorities of the business and create new marketing campaigns to support.

  • Raise Purchase Orders as necessary. Track and monitor budget expenditures in a timely and accurate way.

  • Track and analyse competitor marketing activities to inform strategy.

  • Compile and present weekly and monthly reports on marketing campaign performance.

 

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of core marketing principles and practices.

  • Show enthusiasm, conscientiousness, and a proactive attitude toward learning and development.

  • Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively, with strong written English and copywriting skills.

  • Engage confidently with colleagues and stakeholders, fostering open and effective communication.

  • Quickly adapt to new systems and processes, demonstrating strong organisational skills.

  • Perform well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment, managing multiple priorities efficiently.

  • Display a willingness to take on new challenges and expand responsibilities.

  • Utilise both traditional and digital marketing experience to support integrated campaigns.

  • Ensure all projects are delivered on time and to budget.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential

  • Minimum one year’s experience in a marketing role, preferably within the travel industry

  • Experience working with Email Marketing, CRM and analytics tools

  • Good knowledge of marketing concepts and principles

Desirable

  • Experience in travel industry beneficial

  • Good knowledge of SEO and biddable media best practice

  • Experience of working on both B2B and B2C campaigns

Person Specification

  • Enthusiastic, conscientious and eager to learn and take on new responsibilities

  • Creative thinker with a key eye for aesthetics

  • Accurate with excellent attention to detail

  • Good command of English language and excellent writing skills

  • Good communicator

  • Quick to grasp new systems and well-organised

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

WHAT WE OFFER:   

  • Competitive salary plus annual bonus plan  

  • Company pension salary exchange plan from start of employment, with employer contributions increasing after 5 and 10 years of service 

  • 25 days annual leave – in addition to bank holidays, plus the ability to buy an additional 5 days or sell 5 days 

  • Discounted trips through A&K Travel Group Travel Benefit Program (includes friends and family) 

  • Discounted Gym Membership – we offer a contribution of up to £35 a month at either Virgin Active Gym (London) or to other gyms through GymFlex 

  • Private Healthcare through BUPA paid through a salary sacrifice deduction using our corporate rates – covers individual and family cover  

  • Life Assurance (2x base salary paid out as a tax-free sum)  

  • Hybrid working – we value collaboration and ask employees to come to the office for a minimum of 4 days per week  

  • Enhanced Paid Parental Leave  

  • Employee Assistance Program – includes access to wellbeing resources and counselling 

  • £1,000 Recruitment Referral Bonus 

  • Cycle to work scheme 

  • Season Ticket Loans 

  • Regular Social Events 

This Role Profile highlights the key responsibilities but is not intended to be exhaustive.


EEO Statement

Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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