Job Description

Full-time, Permanent

Based in London, UK

Tourism New Zealand is a leader in destination marketing. Our purpose is to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand, and all who visit. We do this through promoting New Zealand and attracting people to visit our beautiful country, the ultimate destination in a way that benefits the beautiful place we call home.

What will you be doing | Nga whainga

Join us in our London office as a Trade Executive, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how travel sellers across the UK and Europe connect with the magic of New Zealand.



In this role, you'll work closely with our Regional Trade Manager to build trade relationships and partnerships and implement B2B strategies that elevate destination awareness and drive sales. You'll be the connection between New Zealand's unique offerings and the travel trade who bring them to life among their consumers.

You will:

Increase conversion levels and drive sales to New Zealand, build and nurture partnerships

with wholesalers, tour operators, and travel advisors across the UK and Europe, driving capability and confidence to sell.

Craft trade engagement strategies

that motivate and enable sales through storytelling, strategic thinking, and collaboration.

Design and deliver joint venture campaigns

, training sessions, and immersive Familiarization Trips (FAMs) that showcase the best of New Zealand.

Host engaging events

and lead product development initiatives that inspire and educate.

What you will need | Nga pukenga mo tenei turanga

Experience in B2B account management and business development with a result-driven mindset. Experience delivering trade marketing initiatives and events that drive engagement and conversion. Excellent communication and presentation skills as you will be selling, educating and representing destination New Zealand with confidence. Solid project management capabilities and comfort using CRM systems A deep passion for and good general knowledge of destination New Zealand. A flexible, agile approach to work, along with a welcoming and caring attitude. Ability to travel (both domestically and internationally) up to 30% of the time. including hosting advisors or planners on familiarization (FAM) trips.

Sound like you | Mau ranei

You'll be at the forefront of promoting New Zealand as a world-class destination, helping travel professionals understand what makes it truly special. Your creativity, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills will directly contribute to growing awareness and driving visitation.



If you have knowledge of and are passionate about New Zealand and travel and tourism and want to work for a well-respected leader in destination marketing that is committed to doing extraordinary work, then this could be your next opportunity.

How to Apply |

Me pehea te tuku tono

Please send us your cv and covering letter. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted on-line through the Tourism New Zealand internal careers website.

Applications close: Wednesday 22nd October