Trade and Marketing Coordinator

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So every day, we share our clients’ stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalized service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their views for the better. At MMGY, we inspire people to go places.

We have an immediate opening for a Trade & Marketing Coordinator to join the dedicated Tourism & Events Queensland team (TEQ). TEQ is responsible for promoting Queensland's experiences, events and destinations.

The Trade and Marketing Coordinator works with the Director, Americas to implement programs and marketing activity with trade, aviation and commercial partners across the US and Canada.

Duties & Responsibilities

The key focus of the role is to raise awareness of Queensland’s destinations and experiences with the travel trade and provide support on consumer campaigns to grow international visitation to Queensland in line with TEQ’s annual strategic plan.The Trade and Marketing Coordinator will lead travel trade communication, training, event participation and support the delivery of trade and consumer direct campaigns within the guidelines of the Queensland brand.

Developing and delivering educational and entertaining product presentations on Queensland to Americas travel trade

Organizing and managing content submissions for trade and consumer campaigns including copy and imagery

Leading trade email communications, developing themes and content inclusions for bi-monthly correspondence, dispatched via Adobe

Responding to queries and providing recommendations for travel trade and consumers planning Queensland itineraries

Assisting in the planning and delivery of TEQ led sales missions, familiarization trips, trade training seminars, workshops, and events in the Americas and where relevant, support the Queensland tourism industry attendance

Collaboration with STO (State Tourism Office) and Tourism Australia colleagues for joint ventures and shared opportunities

Assisting in compilation of reports and tracking of annual KPIs

Representing TEQ at meetings, social functions, and networking events

Hosting trade representatives in Queensland on familiarizations

Ensuring all tasks undertaken adhere to TEQ policies, procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Tourism, or equivalent professional experience in a similar role

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Passion for growing in-depth knowledge of Queensland tourism industry and product

Outstanding ability in compiling and confidently delivering dynamic and entertaining live presentations and public speaking

Ability to engage and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders

Strong administration and organizational skills including use of a wide variety of systems and platforms

Confidence in leading travel groups

Experience working with key travel trade distribution partners in the Americas - Preferred

Past travel experience to Queensland, Australia - Preferred

One year of prior internship or job-related experience in marketing or communications or tourism - Preferred

Salary Range for this position : $48 - $52k USD

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package that includes a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who Are We? We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 600 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places we visit.

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