Studied Business at Uni and now found a career in Revenue Management
During my Degree, I joined the Commercial Placement Scheme at TUI working in the Trading Team, and that is what got me excited about the Travel Industry and Revenue Management
I then returned to the business in the same role post finishing my degree back in 2016, and progressed within the role since then. I became a Trading Manager back in 2018, and was then successful in applying for a Senior Trading Manager role in 2019 where I now currently manage some of our biggest destinations across our Summer 23 programme.
Alongside my role, I have also become involved in Recruitment for the Trading Team, and this has been a great opportunity to meet lots of prospective candidates and meet people passionate about travel and the industry
I manage the pricing & sales strategy of our Beach Holidays
In my role as Senior Trading Manager, I essential manage the pricing and sales strategy of some of our largest Beach Holiday destinations around the world. I would really closely with my team to make sure we are taking pricing actions across the programme, react to sales and track demand, and am also involved in forecasting future sales & coming up with ideas to help improve bookings
Seeing the results of the actions I take on a daily basis
One of the most exciting things about Trading is you get to see the result of the actions and strategies you implement really quickly. It is always really satisfying to see sales improve off the back of decisions you made and being able to see the instant benefit that brings to the bottom line of the business.
Trading also gives you the chance to try new things and take different approaches. No day is the same, and you can take many different actions to try and improve sales, so seeing which ones work the best and which don't means you learn new things quickly.
Be authentic and show passion in the things you do
Letting your passion shine through, and letting your personality come out in your work is, for me, really important. When you enjoy your work, it is great to let that show as it helps others see that passion, and shows you are motivated and engaged by what you do. I also think it is really important to be open and honest at work at well. Let your manager and colleagues know how you are feeling, and don't be afraid to ask questions - especially in Trading, asking questions is so important in helping you learn and understand the role.
