Trade Sales Manager

Job Description

Carnival UK & P&O Cruises are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Trade Sales Manager to bring fresh insights and expertise to our P&O Cruises Sales department.

As a Sales Manager within our P&O Cruises Trade Sales team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving commercial success and building strategic relationships with our travel agent partners across the UK.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Create and present annual business plans and co-operative marketing strategies to deliver growth and KPIs.
• Account Management:
  Act as the primary contact for your portfolio of travel agent partners, building senior-level relationships and ensuring P&O Cruises has a strong share of voice.
• Sales Delivery:
  Develop tactical sales plans, monitor performance, and implement training initiatives to empower frontline sales teams.
• Commercial & Budget Management:
  Negotiate commercial terms, manage incentive programmes, and oversee marketing budgets to ensure ROI and compliance.

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK
15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK
07, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, we offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

To thrive as a Trade Sales Manager, we’re looking for:

• A proven track record in driving incremental sales and distribution while maintaining brand integrity.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders
• Leadership experience, with the ability to coach and inspire others
• Commercial acumen and confidence in negotiation and decision‑making.
• Knowledge of the travel/cruise industry and relevant trade partnerships desirable.
• Experience of b2b sales desirable

We believe that diversity enriches our team. We’re interested in candidates who:

• Are a natural leader, who speaks up and empowers others
• Thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Respects and protects people and the planet
• Communicates openly and continuously look for ways to improve.

Working with us is more than a job – it’s a career journey filled with opportunities to grow and make an impact. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends & Family offers
• Annual bonus and recognition schemes
• Hybrid working including 2 days working from home per week.
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Minimum 25 days leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Lifestyle benefits including electric car and cycle‑to‑work schemes

If shaping strategic partnerships excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with Carnival UK, where your leadership will make a real difference.

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Given the opportunities we provide, we encourage prompt applications. We are committed to finding the right blend of talent and passion, and our recruitment process may close earlier than advertised for roles with high applicant volumes.

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.

No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years.

And in a multi‑million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.

Our diverse yet tight‑knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.