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Steve Taylor

Highly experienced professional Commercial/Product manager of 20+ years with award-winning, market leading tour operators in the Travel industry.

Greater Cheshire West and Chester Area

Invests in

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $1,000,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $10,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $5,000,000.00

Work Experience

  • Technical Manager & ESG Lead

    2021

    Embedded within the Investment team, leading the ESG work for Deepbridge and assisting portfolio companies their ESG performance.

2018 - 2020

  • Commercial Manager

    2018 - 2020

    Responsible for the Contract Loading and Data Management team. Introduced new process architecture including reporting, internal Service Level Agreements and system integration to external contract sources. Created product delivery platforms for the Sales teams through the Microsoft suite of applications, improving product access. Part of the primary stakeholder team in the implementation of significant process change within the business. Role made redundant due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

  • Business Development Support Manager

    2018 - 2018

    A short term position. Tasked with the review and development of client facing business tools to grow revenue and support members of the Global Travel Group.

2016 - 2018

  • Brand & Strategy Manager

    2016 - 2018

    Responsible for the delivery of a wide range of projects within the business including website development and management, marketing and IT systems review.

2000 - 2016

  • Head Contractor - Vehicle Rental, Rail & Global Touring

    2014 - 2016

    Product Manager with direct responsibility for the product development, contracting, day to day management of Trailfinders global touring, rail and vehicle rental programme. Leading a team of four Product contractors, liasing with multiple departments within the organisation and a wide variety of suppliers to ensure maximum commercial benefit for the company and partners.

  • Head Contractor - Vehicle Rental, Rail & Escorted Coach Touring

    2010 - 2014

    Overseeing Trailfinders global vehicle rental programme, tasked with developing and growing the escorted coach touring programme and sourcing new, commercially advantageous partnerships. Responsible for specific product and also producing an extensive range of brochure content from pagination to print, in addition to liasing with multiple departments for the delivery of product to market.

  • Senior Product Supervisor

    2006 - 2010

    Managed a number of Trailfinders' destination programmes in key markets, including Mauritius, Maldives, Caribbean, Canada and various geographical areas within the USA. Role included delivering stronger market position through negotiation of preferential rates, promotional activity and room inventory. One of a team of two, tasked with developing Trailfinders Ocean Cruising programme.

  • Customer Care Supervisor

    2000 - 2006

    Supervised Trailfinders Customer Care Team resolving client contact post travel, with the aim of client retention and forward recommendation of Trailfinders' brand.

  • Ski Guide

    1999 - 2000

    Created and delivered a 5 day per week ski guiding programme for First Choice guests in resort. Consistently exceeded sales and customer satisfaction targets.

1996 - 1999

  • Senior Sales Consultant

    1996 - 1999

    Selling air and ground product for North America and European Sales Department. Role including point of sale booking checks and approval to ensure accuracy.