Account Manager - Lifestyle and Adventure Categories
hace 22 horas
Hatfield
Account Manager – Lifestyle or Adventure Location: Salisbury Square, Hatfield (hybrid working – typically 2–3 days in the office) Reports to: Head of Lifestyle or Head of Adventure About Into the Blue Into the Blue is one of the UK’s longest-running and most trusted experience day providers. We don’t just sell gifts - we create memorable, bucket-list moments. While our roots are in aviation, our experiences now span everything from supercar track days and skydiving to spa days, dining experiences and more. It’s all about giving people something to look forward to. About the Role We’re looking for an Account Manager to join our Lifestyle team, helping to shape and grow our Spa, Dining and Hotel Breaks categories. We are also looking for an Account Manager to join our Adventure team, helping to shape and grow our Driving, Flying and Outdoor Activities categories. You’ll work closely with the Head of Lifestyle or Head of Adventure to build and develop a high-quality range of experiences that customers genuinely want to buy. This is a commercially focused role, where you’ll balance building strong partnerships with curating an engaging and competitive product offering. What You’ll Be Doing Building Partnerships You’ll be the main point of contact for our partners, building strong relationships and working collaboratively to deliver great experiences. Sourcing New Opportunities You’ll proactively identify new partners and opportunities, while continuing to develop relationships with existing suppliers. Commercial Negotiation You’ll agree commercial terms that deliver value for customers, partners and the business. Shaping the Product Range You’ll support key campaigns and seasonal moments (e.g. Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and many other special occasions), helping to create compelling and relevant offers. Working as a Team You’ll collaborate with supplier operations and marketing to ensure smooth onboarding and effective promotion of our partners. About You Commercially Aware You understand how to structure deals that are practical and commercially sound. Relationship-Focused You build rapport quickly and develop strong, long-term partnerships. Organised & Detail-Oriented You’re comfortable managing multiple accounts and priorities with accuracy. Proactive & Curious You enjoy finding new opportunities and improving existing ones. Relevant Experience You’ll ideally have experience in account management or buying, with exposure to leisure, hotel, automotive or travel sectors. Adaptable You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being part of a growing team. Why Join Into the Blue You’ll be part of a growing business that’s focused on creating memorable experiences - not just for customers, but for the team as well. We’re growing, evolving and investing in our future, and this role is a great opportunity to be part of that journey. Equality & Inclusion Into the Blue is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds • and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.