WHO WE ARE
Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the worldโs most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 23 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the โExhilaration of Discoveryโ.
The ideal candidate will have a proactive,ย solutions-drivenย and detail-oriented work ethic and lead exemplary professionalism with our internal and external teams. They will develop ideas to integrate leads, program innovations as well as grow and nurture our Travel Advisor audiences in the business.ย
The Coordinator, Trade Marketing (B2B) plays a vital role in supporting the trade marketing teamย in executing sales-aligned marketing initiatives forย the travel advisor and agency channel. Reporting directly to the Director of Trade Marketing, this role is designed for a rising marketing professional with the ambition and capability to grow into an Associate Manager position. Working cross-functionally with internal teams, including trade marketing, sales, expeditions, B2C marketing, and trade advertising, theย coordinatorย helps ensure consistent, high-impact messaging forย the travel trade.ย
Key areas of focus include consortia and strategic account marketing support, trade event coordination, educational webinars, social media content strategy and execution, lead-generating campaign support, and administrative tracking.ย
Consortia & Strategic Account Marketing Supportย
Partner with the sales team to:ย
Note: Consortia are membership-based travel agency networks โ such as Virtuoso, Signature Travel Network, and Travel Leaders Group โ 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.ย
Trade Events & Trade Show Coordinationย
Support the planning and on-site execution of industry events and trade shows, including agenda development, transportation, booth setup, staffing, and shippingย
Assistย in developingย lead generation strategies, ensuring proper tracking, reporting, and follow-upย
Support planning and execution ofย Travel Advisor webinars, including theme development, scheduling, and promotionย
Track registrations, attendance, and engagement, providing detailedย post-webinar reportingย and recommendationsย
Social Media & Content Strategyย
Manage curation, scheduling, and execution ofย trade-facing social media contentย across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagramย
Administrative & Operational Dutiesย
Serve as a cross-functional point of contact for trade marketing, sales, expeditions, B2C, and legal teamsย
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSย
2โ3+ years of experience in B2B and/or B2C marketing,ย events,ย social media,ย or related field, preferably in the travel industry. B2B experience a plusย
Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, andย comprehendย policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memosย
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSย
Experience with tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Canva, social media platforms, or project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Workfront)ย
Bonus of up to 5% annually
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS
COMMUNICATION SKILLSย
Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.ย ย Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor.ย
PHYSICAL DEMANDSย
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.ย The employee will also be required to write and type.ย The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.ย ย
OUR BENEFITS
- Travel benefits for employees and their familyย
- Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Visionย ย
- 401(k) plan with employer matchย ย
- Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent careย ย
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefitย ย
- 7-8 Paid Holidays
- 2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)
- Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)
- Parental Leave
- Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance
- Pet Insurance discount
COMPENSATION STATEMENT
Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicantโs location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.
Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.