All Leisure Holidays group national account manager Julie Franklin has moved to Mark Warner to take up the role as agency sales manager.
Franklin has also previously worked at Page & Moy and Elite Travel Group, prior to which she was a travel agent for 20 years.
Her new role will incorporate building on Mark Warner’s relationships with agents, looking after key accounts and spearheading the growth of the operator’s trade business, as well as on-the-road training and events.
Head of sales and marketing Tim Locke said: "Our agent partnerships are very important to us, so we’re thrilled to welcome Julie to the Mark Warner team as she brings with her a wealth of experience and enthusiasm which are vital in getting across our message as an agent-friendly tour operator."
Franklin added: "I’m delighted to have joined Mark Warner and I’m really looking forward to communicating to the trade about all our great holidays and the support we can offer in terms of marketing support, agent incentives, training and more.
"Having myself been a travel agent for over twenty years, I really understand what agents are looking for so I’m excited to bring this expertise to the team. I’m a keen skiier and waterskiier, so I’ll be sure to convey my passion for the Mark Warner product to agents."
In addition, Mark Warner has also got a new twitter account dedicated to the travel trade @mwholidaystrade
