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First Mate Engagement & Experience Manager – UK & International

(RED)

. Lead structured engagement and distance learning programs across UK and International markets .

Posted 10/7/2026contractRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering experiential marketing and engagement initiatives within the travel and hospitality sectors, with a strong focus on commercial acumen and stakeholder collaboration across diverse teams and time zones.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Experiential MarketingSales EnablementCruise Industry ExperienceData-Driven StrategyStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills
Engagement Program DesignActivation Journey DevelopmentVirtual FacilitationCommercial Strategy AlignmentExperiential Activation DeliveryTravel Trade Ecosystem KnowledgeInsight AnalysisEvent CoordinationBrand PositioningCapability Gap Identification
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing SkillsFacilitation SkillsAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Industry Keywords
TravelHospitalityEngagementTrade ActivationSalesExperiential EventsUK MarketInternational MarketsAdvisor RelationshipsSocial Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead structured engagement and distance learning programs across UK and International markets
  • Accelerate onboarding through defined activation journeys
  • Deliver virtual engagement sessions that strengthen product fluency and commercial confidence
  • Partner with Directors of Sales and Regional Sales Managers on engagement and experiential initiatives
  • Identify capability gaps and design targeted enablement interventions
  • Design and deliver First Mate Experiences reinforcing brand positioning and advisor relationships
  • Lead UK ship experience strategy and coordinate immersive activations, incentives, day visits, and familiarisation experiences
  • Travel countrywide to support Sales engagement initiatives, account activations, trade shows, and experiential events
  • Maintain an active presence across Social Engagement channels and respond to advisor questions
  • Capture interaction insights to improve activation strategy
  • Collaborate with Trade Marketing, Brand, Studio, and Sales teams
  • Balance UK, US, and international priorities across time zones

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
  • 6+ years in travel, hospitality, experiential marketing, engagement, trade activation, or sales enablement
  • Cruise industry experience preferred
  • Deep understanding of the travel trade ecosystem within the UK and international markets, including consortia, host networks, and regional sales structures
  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering experiential activations or trade engagement initiatives aligned to commercial priorities
  • Proven success partnering with Directors of Sales and Regional Sales leaders to execute integrated engagement strategies
  • Skilled facilitator able to command virtual and in-person environments
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate regional sales priorities into structured engagement and experiential programmes
  • Experience using data and insight to refine activation strategy and measure impact
  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Brand, and Studio teams
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK
  • Ability to operate across UK, US, and international time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 12-month fixed-term contract
  • Fully remote role based in the United Kingdom
  • Travel opportunities across the UK
  • Inclusive workplace environment
  • Equal opportunity employment