Key Account Manager - Travel Industry

Drive Strategic Growth | Leverage Your Industry Network

Ready to elevate your travel industry career in a commercially focused, strategic role? We're seeking a Key Account Manager to take the lead in shaping the future of a much-loved travel brand, driving growth, innovation, and performance across a diverse partner network.

In this high-impact position, you'll blend your travel industry expertise, commercial acumen, and relationship-building skills to drive results and deliver meaningful value to a trusted leisure travel brand.

About the Role

You'll act as a strategic conduit between the central team and a broad network of valued partners. Your focus will be to:

• Proactively manage and grow existing key accounts through strategic planning and commercial insight
• Identify and execute opportunities to enhance partner performance and profitability
• Drive adoption and effective use of core business tools and preferred supplier programs
• Deliver tailored business coaching, performance reviews, and digital enablement strategies to support long-term success

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven travel professional ready to make a real impact.

What We're Looking For

We're after someone who is:

• Well-connected in the leisure travel industry with 5+ years' experience
• Commercially savvy with a knack for identifying and executing growth opportunities
• A confident communicator and natural relationship builder
• Digitally capable and experienced in coaching others on systems and platforms
• Skilled in managing profitable partnerships and strategic account plans
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating across teams
• Willing and able to travel across your state (and occasionally overseas)

Why You'll Love It

• Be part of a fast-evolving travel brand with a loyal following
• Own a strategic, commercially focused portfolio
• Collaborate with forward-thinking industry leaders
• Enjoy a dynamic role spanning sales, marketing, training, and supplier engagement
• Embrace variety and challenge, no two days are ever the same!

The Details

• Role: Full-time
• Location: Flexible Melbourne
• Travel: Across your state, potential interstate & occasional international travel required
• Start: Immediate or negotiable
• Remuneration: Competitive salary of $105,00 - $110,000 + Super + $15,000 car allowance

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're a strategic thinker with strong travel industry experience and a passion for developing high-performing partnerships - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat:

• Sarah@traveltraderecruitment.com.au
• 03 9988 0616