Silversea expands UK sales team
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Cruise line Silversea has strengthened its UK sales team with four new appointments and a newly created role as the company continues to build new relationships with the trade.
Helen Crosbie has been appointed as Silversea’s National and Key Account manager from mid-October. Helen is joining from Avis Budget Group where she was responsible for holding key relationships with UK travel agents and tour operators. Helen has also worked at Thomas Cook as national sales manager for Netflights, and supplier relations manager for Thomas Cook Cruise.
Sarah Dooley will be joining as North West Regional sales manager effective immediately. Sarah has previously held roles at Cruise 118, Low Cost Travel Group and Cruising Excursions.
Jon Knight has been appointed as regional and strategic account manager, a newly created role. Jon has worked with Silversea for the past seven years and will continue to manage the South West and Channel Islands. Prior to this Jon was Leisure Key Account manager for Von Essen Hotels and has also held sales roles at NCL, MSC and Titan Travel.
The roles will report into Natasha Donovan, Head of Trade Sales. Natasha joined Silversea in 2011 with responsibility for the London and South East region, most recently she has also held the role of acting head of Field Sales and National Accounts.
In addition to this, and in order to continue to meet the increasing demand in Expedition cruising, Akvile Marozaite has been appointed regional sales manager focusing on niche and specialist expedition operators. Akvile began working with Silversea in 2011 as European Reservations team leader and in 2014 spent seven months on board Silver Discoverer as an onboard cruise consultant. Most recently she was e-commerce partnerships manager Online Travel Training.
“Our new sales structure allows us to further develop our strong relationships with trade partners across the UK. Helen, Sarah, Jon and Akvile bring a wealth of experience to Silversea and we look forward to taking the UK market from strength to strength,” said UK and Ireland commercial director, Lisa McAuley.
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