TUI Cruises is one of the leading cruise operators in the German-speaking world. The joint venture of TUI AG and the US cruise group Royal Caribbean Group Ltd. employs around 750 people in Hamburg and Berlin and operates 11 cruise ships. The 6 ships in the Mein Schiff® fleet offer contemporary vacations at sea in the premium segment. The traditional brand Hapag-Lloyd Cruises stands for luxury and expedition cruises with 5 ships.
The company already has one of the most modern, environmentally and climate-friendly cruise fleets in the world. In the course of sustainable growth, three more new ships are planned by 2026.
TUI Cruises GmbH is looking for a new position in Hamburg as soon as possible:
Senior International Sales Manager (all gender) for the brand Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Your tasks include looking after existing sales partners (travel agency chains and cooperations, OTAs and tour operators) including GSA, establishing and expanding new sales partners and developing sales in foreign source markets
- You take over the management and further development of a small & experienced team
- You support the development and implementation of innovative strategies in cooperation with the Sales Director and accompany our sales partners in the consistent expansion of our brand presence
- You identify and develop new market potential and create the necessary country-specific sales processes and structures for this
- You plan and implement central sales promotion measures including success monitoring
- You will take care of regular B2B communication (creation of offer media, newsletters, training materials, etc.)</li
- You will have budget responsibility and ensure the defined sales targets and advertising budgets
- You create strategic decision papers for the management based on all market data as well as competitive analyses, KPIs and business plans
- You plan seminar trips and ship tours as well as conferences or similar formats on board and carry them out
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Completed training or studies in the field of tourism, marketing, communication or business administration
- Multi-year sales experience in international sales, experience in the luxury cruise segment an advantage
- First management experience desirable paired with modern people management skills
- Very good market/competitive knowledge of the source markets and a good network of partners
- Open to change processes combined with the necessary resilience and implementation strength
- Affinity for technology and digital sales opportunities as well as good digital sales skills
- Quick comprehension, good analytical skills and experience in implementing complex tasks
- High solution orientation and enthusiasm for internal and external relations
- High level of self-motivation, strong communication and teamwork skills as well as an independent and structured way of working
- Business fluent in written and spoken English and very good knowledge of common MS Office applications
- Regular willingness to travel
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
- A flexible working time culture with two mobile office days per week
- A competitive salary with profit-sharing and 30 vacation days
- Attractive discounts on cruises with our fleets as well as on many other offers in the tourism sector
- Subsidy for your public transport ticket and your PLUXEE Restaurant Pass
- A modern workplace in a central location, just one “nautical mile” from the main train station
- A contemporary management and corporate culture guided by our values of “appreciation, trust and sustainability”
- Regular feedback and development meetings to specifically promote your strengths and professional career
- “voiio” as a strong employee assistance partner at your side
- As well as many other extensive social and health benefits (JobRad, in-house gym, parent-child office, company fitness cooperation with WELLPASS, internal yoga classes, back training, massage, company pension scheme and much more)
We keep the guest in focus every step of the way! Would you like to go that extra mile with us?
We look forward to receiving your application – regardless of your age, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, ideology, sexual orientation and/or disability.
Please apply with your detailed and complete application documents (cover letter, CV, references/certificates) exclusively online.
Do you have questions about TUI Cruises and/or our application process? On our career page you will find comprehensive information and FAQs. Or send us an email to hr@tuicruises.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
