Are you a trade marketing dynamo who loves being part of a fun team? Does the idea of working for the travel marketing powerhouse, Gate 7, light you up? Would working on the Visit California account fill you with more joy than a trip to Disneyland? If you said “yes”, “yes”, and “ooooh yes”, then we’ve got the job for you!
Sydney-based Gate 7 is on the hunt for someone JUST LIKE YOU! Of course, read on to make sure you tick all their boxes (and them yours), but we have a feeling you’ll be putting your evening plans on hold to apply for this stellar career opportunity.
Gate 7 is an absolute weapon when it comes to providing integrated marketing solutions for their tourism clients with a stand-out reputation that they’ve built over more than 20 years.
About the role
If you’ve got the know-how and personality to step up and be ‘the face of California’ within the travel industry, then Gate 7 want to hear from you.
For this epic Visit California role, you’ll need to be comfy tackling all components of this varied and challenging role with gusto and charm. This includes agent training and presentations, event management, budget reconciliation and client liaison. Plus, fam coordination and the development and implementation of co-op campaigns.
You also need to have a flair for juggling multiple projects simultaneously and unwavering attention to detail, particularly with numbers and budget management.
Most importantly, you must be a people person, able to forge and manage your relationships, and communicate effectively, adjusting the complexity level to suit your audience. You should also feel confident presenting to groups from four to 400.
Enthusiasm for frequently travelling domestically and to New Zealand and California (whoop!) is a must, as a core focus of the role is on trade education and training. Expect a minimum of five trips per year.
In this dreamy role, you’ll work within a boutique company of talented, dynamic professionals, reporting to the account director.
What you will need
- Tertiary qualifications in marketing
- Minimum of 2-3 years in a sales or marketing role, ideally within the travel sector
- A well-established network of travel industry contacts.
- A passion for the experience of travel
- Familiarity with California and the US
Scope of work
- Primarily you will define and roll out an extensive sales and training program for the travel industry
- Development of cooperative marketing programs
- Coordination and facilitation of familiarisation tours to California
- Organisation and coordination of trade show attendance and other B2B events
- Budget planning and management
- Reporting and market analysis
Life at Gate 7
Centrally located at The Commons on George Street in Sydney, the Gate 7 offices come equipped with free breakfast, weekly meditation and Pilates, plus great spaces to ideate, meet, and get work done. You have the flexibility to work some days from home and, of course, travelling internationally is a big part of your role.
Gate 7 have both domestic and international clients who they value and treat like family.
A week in the life of a Gate 7 team member is dynamic, fast-paced, varied, and filled with exciting projects. Gate 7 is all about focusing on the right strategic output for our clients and getting it done.
Does this sound like the type of role you’ve been waiting for? Yes? Then you’ll want to get cracking and apply today! Good luck.
