Virgin Atlantic has announced changes to its Leisure Sales team.
The airline has appointed Melanie Wood and Sarah Finch as Senior Account Managers and promoted Nick Johnson to Senior Account Manager.
The team is led by Nicki Goldsmith, Director of Leisure Sales who reports to Lee Haslett, VP, Global Sales.
As part of the changes to the team, the leisure sales force has also been appointed specialist focuses.
This will further expand their capabilities and enhance their skills and passion within the Virgin Atlantic family, said the airline in a statement.
Sarah Finch (previously Business Sales Manager, OGI) has joined the Virgin Atlantic team where she led strategic account management in a technology setting.
Melanie Wood (previously Head of Product, Cruise1st) is joining the Leisure Sales team where she will utilise her skills in the cruise sector to drive revenue and importantly support Travel Agent partners when it comes to booking Virgin Atlantic.
Nick Johnson (previously Account Manager) has taken up the role of Senior Account Manager, specialising in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Brad Smith (Senior Account Manager) is a retail expert who will be responsible for heading up tour operators and being the company figurehead for our trusted Travel Agents partners.
Amy Stirling (Senior Account Manager) is the team’s Digital OTA Specialist, she will continue to spearhead the digital overhaul as part of the business’s growth strategy.
Nicki Goldsmith, Director of Leisure Sales at Virgin Atlantic commented: “We are delighted to welcome Melanie and Sarah to Virgin Atlantic.
“I know they will bring an incredible wealth of experience within their specialisms, as well as a fresh perspective to their new roles.
“We’ve always been committed to developing the best talent within the travel industry – and to do that, you need to provide new opportunities that add breadth and depth to our team’s skills and experience.
“This is why offering our current team opportunities to specialise is vital to our vision.
“It’s an exciting time for the entire team, we’re looking forward to seeing what we can achieve as we enter our next phase of ambitious growth and I look forward to working closely with each of them, as we continue to lead our business into a success.”
For more information, visit virginatlantic.com.
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