Sales & Partnerships (Travel Trade)

Role Overview :We are looking for an experienced Manager – Sales & Partnerships (Travel Trade) to drive revenue and partnerships across travel trade ecosystem in Cairo. This role focuses on selling to tour operators, travel agents, hotels, wholesalers, DMCs, and is ideal for someone with deep industry experience and strong existing trade relationships.This is a hands-on commercial role with high visibility and direct impact on growth. Experience or understanding of the airport services and aviation-adjacent ecosystem will be a strong advantage.In addition, this role will play a key part in driving the commercial success of airport mobile application platform, designed to offer a wide range of airport-related services (e.g., lounge access, fast track, transfers, F&B, retail, and other passenger services) through both B2B and B2C channels—similar to a “digital marketplace” for airport services.Key Responsibilities:Drive revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives targeting tour operators, hotels, MICE, travel agents, wholesalers, DMCs, Corproates.• Own the end-to-end sales cycle including prospecting, pitching, commercial negotiations, contracting, and onboarding.• Identify new business opportunities within the travel trade ecosystem and convert them into long-term partnerships.• Account Management: Build, manage, and deepen relationships with key travel trade partners, acting as the primary point of contact.• Maintain a strong understanding of the Egypt travel trade landscape, competitive dynamics, and emerging trends.• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, partner meetings, and networking forums.• Work closely with internal teams including product, marketing, operations, and finance to ensure seamless partner onboarding and execution.• Drive B2B and B2C sales of airport services via mobile application platform, including onboarding partners and distribution channels onto the platform.• Identify and onboard service providers (e.g., transport, F&B, retail, concierge, meet & assist, etc.) to be listed and sold through the airport marketplace ecosystem.• Develop and manage partnerships with travel trade and non-traditional partners (e.g., OTAs, fintech, loyalty programs, corporates) to drive app-based sales and user acquisition.• Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to support campaigns that drive app downloads, user engagement, and conversion.• Monitor sales performance and user behavior across the platform, providing commercial insights and recommendations to optimize revenue streams.• Support the development of bundled products (e.g., lounge + fast track + transfer) and dynamic pricing strategies tailored for both B2B and B2C channels.• Act as a commercial bridge between partners and the platform team to ensure continuous improvement of the digital offering.Required Qualifications & Experience:5–10 years of experience in sales, business development, or partnerships within the travel trade industry.• Proven experience selling to tour operators, travel agents, hotels, MICE, Corporate wholesalers, DMCs.• Strong existing network and deep relationships within the Egypt travel trade (mandatory).• Knowledge of Religious travel demand and related travel ecosystem• Demonstrated success in closing commercial deals and managing strategic accounts.• Understanding of airport services, aviation services, or the airport ecosystem is a strong plus.• Candidate should be already based in Cairo Egypt and have right to work with the ability to travel locally and regionally as required.• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must.• Experience in digital platforms, e-commerce, marketplace models, or app-based service sales is highly preferred.• Strong understanding of B2C and B2B2C commercial models, including distribution, pricing, and customer acquisition strategies.• Experience working with or selling through digital channels such as apps, OTAs, or online marketplaces is an advantage.About the CompanyHello! Welcome to Plaza Premium Group, we're people passionate about "Making Travel Better". We are a global company with team members from all walks of life, together we are #PPGFamily, together we are building a legacy. You don't need to be from this industry, you do need to be passionate.Our promise to you:We will respect and value your background and perspectivesWe will work together with integrityWe will share our incredible pride for job, company and industryWhat we ask of you:Bring passion to all that you doListen, move fast and think innovativelySpeak up, have ideas and share themBelieve in customer service, and treating every person with kindnessAs industry leaders in innovating global airport hospitality, you will work with colleagues from all parts of the world for a truly global experience. You will help and craft services and facilities in over 200 locations in more than 60 international airports across the world.Who we are:We were established in HK in 1998 by someone who understood the value of an airport lounge and felt that the experience shouldn't just be limited to a closed-circuit group of travelers. Through the years we have worked incredibly hard to create an experience which is both accessible and quality. Almost 25 years later we now span four core business segments: airport lounges, airport terminal hotels, airport meet & greet services, and a range of airport dining concepts.In addition to our own brands, PPG provides airport hospitality solutions to leading airlines, alliances and corporates around the world. Here are a few names you might recognize: Cathay Pacific Airways, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa etc.With the future of travel always in sight, we created Smart Traveler, a mobile-app rewards program underpinned by in-house technology. We are fast-moving and always evolving to drive our purpose of making travel better.Join our family today.Together, we'll make travel better.Consideration for Candidates with Travel or Tourism background