Senior Account Manager; Trade & Marketing, DACH f​/m​/d

Description

At MMGY Global
, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. Every day, we share our clients' stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalised service and strategy connect media, consumers and trade partners across the globe.

Are you a tourism professional with strong travel trade relationships across Germany, Austria and Switzerland? Do you understand the dynamics of long-haul outbound travel and know how to translate partnerships into measurable sales growth?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager (f/m/d) to drive outbound travel from the DACH region to the United States.

You will lead the development and implementation of strategic sales and trade marketing initiatives to:

• Increase destination awareness across Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Strengthen engagement with key travel trade partners
• Build high-value partnerships that deliver measurable ROI
• Achieve agreed sales and marketing objectives for the U.S. market

• Develop deep market expertise in the DACH outbound travel sector
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tour operators, travel agents, airlines and industry associations
• Design and execute strategic trade activation plans and co-operative marketing campaigns
• Negotiate partnership agreements aligned to KPIs and performance targets
• Represent the destination at trade fairs, workshops, sales missions and industry events
• Analyse market trends and consumer insights to identify long-haul growth opportunities
• Monitor and report on campaign effectiveness and trade performance
• Manage budgets responsibly and efficiently
• Lead and mentor junior team members
• Collaborate with PR, digital and consumer marketing teams to ensure integrated campaign delivery

• Degree in Tourism, Marketing, Business or similar
• Minimum 5 years' experience in tourism, destination marketing or international representation
• Strong knowledge of the DACH outbound travel market
• Established travel trade network in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Experience promoting the United States is an advantage
• Proven track record managing marketing budgets and partnerships
• Strong analytical, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills in German and English

• The essentials: company pension plan, regular training opportunities, team events, employee discounts & more
• Freedom and trust:
  We don't micromanage. We trust you to independently plan and implement creative campaigns for your client
• Variety:
  No two days are alike. Our job is diverse, and we love being on the road-today a familiarisation trip, tomorrow lunch with a tour operator. If you like being out and about, this is the right place for you
• International exposure:
  We work with international clients, constantly immerse ourselves in new cultures, and meet people with a deep passion for their country-an enriching experience in every direction
• Broader horizons:
  Our projects give you the opportunity to think globally, work across markets, and grow professionally and personally

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications-regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

At MMGY Global, we're more than a travel marketing agency, we're a global collective of 600+ passionate travel storytellers. We offer 30 vacation days, 3 personal days, a pension plan, and training tailored to your development. You'll enjoy a flexible work schedule, state-of-the-art tech, and a culture of trust and independence.