Manager to Senior Manager, India (Mumbai)

You will be based in Singapore Tourism Boards (STB) Mumbai office and will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive engagement and training strategies for online and offline travel agents. Your role will involve establishing successful partnerships with leisure travel trade partners, including B2B and B2C players across west and south India. Additionally, you will oversee strategic collaborations with Singapore-based aviation carriers to maximize marketing returns and increase Indian visitor traffic to Singapore. Managing administrative workstreams at the Mumbai office will also be part of your responsibilities. Your main responsibilities will include building strategic relationships with B2B and B2C leisure travel trade partners in west and south India to drive greater market penetration. Leading the creation of impactful campaigns with travel trade and airline partners to position Singapore as a top leisure destination for Indian travelers. Partnering with Singapore aviation carriers and airport partners to design joint marketing initiatives aimed at increasing Indian visitor traffic. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of engagement and partnership strategies and implementing tailored engagement and training programs for online and offline travel agents, including premium travel agents. You will need to possess strong knowledge and networks in the travel distribution business in west and south India, with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience in travel trade, aviation, business development, and stakeholder management. A deep understanding of consumer trends in travel & hospitality and lifestyle sectors is essential. Strong strategic thinking, critical analysis, business acumen, project management, and organizational skills are required. The ability to analyze market trends, multitask, and conduct out-of-city and overseas travel for work is also necessary. Experience in managing partnerships with aviation carriers and travel trade in India, familiarity with digital marketing and India's online consumer platform, and a background in tourism board representation or hospitality would be beneficial. Accreditation in relevant fields such as marketing, business development, negotiation, etc., is a plus.,