Coordinator, Trade Marketing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Consortia & Strategic Account Marketing Support

Partner with the sales team to

Support execution of the annual co-op marketing plan with consortia and strategic account partners

Track plan milestones in Workfront and maintain the Trade Marketing Content Calendar

Manage the execution of each tactic, including submitting briefs to the creative team via Workfront and ensuring proper internal and external approvals

Report on results

Note: Consortia are membership-based travel agency networks — such as Virtuoso, Signature Travel Network, and Travel Leaders Group — that connect preferred suppliers, such as Lindblad Expeditions, with their member travel advisors. These partnerships are a key channel for co-op marketing, advisor education, and driving bookings through the agency community.

Trade Events & Trade Show Coordination

Support the planning and on-site execution of industry events and trade shows, including agenda development, transportation, booth setup, staffing, and shipping

Coordinate creation and distribution of trade marketing materials and collateral for events

Assist in developing lead generation strategies, ensuring proper tracking, reporting, and follow-up

Deliver post-event analysis to measure ROI and provide recommendations for continuous improvement

With experience, take lead ownership of select events end-to-end

Educational Webinars

Support planning and execution of Travel Advisor webinars, including theme development, scheduling, and promotion

Help prepare engaging presentations tailored to advisor education and sales enablement

Coordinate with Exploration Leaders, Sales Leaders, and subject-matter experts as guest presenters

Manage logistics including briefing speakers, rehearsals, and technology setup

Track registrations, attendance, and engagement, providing detailed post-webinar reporting and recommendations

Grow to independently lead webinar programs as skills develop

Social Media & Content Strategy

Manage curation, scheduling, and execution of trade-facing social media content across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram

Maintain the Trade Social Content Hub on a weekly basis, developing audience specific copy and images in alignment with the marketing calendar and sales initiatives

Ensure alignment with overall trade marketing campaigns and messaging.

Monitor trade engagement on social platforms and build/share monthly performance reports

Suggest ways to continually improve trade social media engagement

Administrative & Operational Duties

Manage the processing and tracking of trade marketing invoices, purchase orders, and budget allocations

Maintain internal tracking documents, campaign calendars, and deliverables dashboards

Assist in compiling post-campaign or post-event recap reports and insights for internal use

Serve as a cross-functional point of contact for trade marketing, sales, expeditions, B2C, and legal teams

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

BA/BS required in Marketing, Business or related field or equivalent industry experience

2–3+ years of experience in B2B and/or B2C marketing, events, social media, or related field, preferably in the travel industry. B2B experience a plus

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.

Excellent organizational and project management skills, particularly in event planning and management

Excellent ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and solutions-driven attitude

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally

Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively liaise with internal teams, external vendors, and partners

Attention to detail, curiosity to solve problems and a focus on delivering high-quality experiences for Travel Advisors

Proficient computer skills in the Windows operating system, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Demonstrated success supporting or organizing trade shows, events, or advisor engagement programs

Successful management of invoices, and operational tasks

Experience with tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Canva, social media platforms, or project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Workfront)…