North Star Cruises AustraliaBusiness Development Executive
Aug. 2012 - May. 2016Broome & Sydney, AustraliaRole included: - Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising. - Developing brand strategy, implementation and key partnerships AU & NZ. - Strategic partnerships and events with Tourism Australia, WA Tourism and Australia's North West Tourism boards. - Strategic consulting, including business development plans, product development & sales strategy. - Developing and growing new business relationships, and industry liaising. - Campaign development, implementation and analysis. - Development of strategic alliances with new market sectors AU & NZ. - Monitoring, reporting and forecasting of market trends. - Corporate liaison. - Assisting GM with marketing, PR strategy and overseeing implementation. - Copyrighting PR communications and industry briefs. - Development of new concept marketing collateral. - Social media set-up, monitoring and campaign development (Instagram, YouTube - TRUE NORTH TV, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter). - Website redevelopment and management. - Event planning and hosting. - Sourcing and securing of charter opportunities. - Working in conjunction with Sales Manager to develop and oversee sales strategies to exceed targets. - Liaising with relevant industry bodies, private and public stakeholders. - Exhibit at international travel shows.