Travel Trade & Agency Relations Associate

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, consortia, and travel advisors globally
• Identify and onboard new agency partners to expand the company’s travel trade network
• Promote the company’s travel products and services to agency partners
• Conduct outreach through email, calls, virtual meetings, and in-person visits
• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and networking functions
• Serve as the primary contact for travel agency partners
• Respond to partner inquiries and provide product information, quotations, and support
• Assist partners with bookings, itinerary planning, and operational coordination
• Ensure partners have access to up-to-date product information, rates, and materials
• Maintain strong long-term relationships and ensure partner satisfaction
• Drive B2B sales growth through existing and new agency partnerships
• Identify opportunities to increase bookings and expand partner engagement
• Support contract negotiations and commercial agreements with agency partners
• Monitor sales performance and partner activity
• Work closely with operations and management to align product offerings with market demand
• Support the development of travel trade materials, including presentations and product guides
• Assist in the creation and distribution of newsletters and partner communications
• What you'll bring:
• Experience in the travel industry, preferably in travel trade, DMC, tour operator, or agency relations
• Strong understanding of the travel agency and tour operator ecosystem
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with luxury travel products or high-end clientele
• Existing network of travel agency or tour operator contacts
• Experience with CRM systems and travel booking platforms
• Fluent English required; additional languages such as Arabic, Hindi, Russian, or Mandarin are an advantage
• We look forward to receiving your application!