ITT Board Member |
Sophie Nelson
is a Trade Partnership Manager at HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, with over 8 years
of commercial experience. Sophie is now responsible for managing and growing
trade relationships across the UK. Gaining experiencing in launching a new
brand to the UK Trade.
Sophie had previous account management experience at Avis Budget Group, overseeing trade relationships across the UK and Scandinavia.
Sophie began
her career during her placement year at university in 2016 as a travel and
partnership coordinator at Avis, where her passion for the travel industry was
born before progressing to her current position. During her tenure at the
company, Sophie has been recognised in the industry as ‘one to watch’ having
won and been shortlisted for a number of awards including the AWTE Rising Star
award in 2019. Most recently Sophie was included as one of TTG’s prestigious 30
Under 30.
Sophie
has demonstrated her dedication to the industry by volunteering with ABTA
Lifeline, where she works on processing application and grants on behalf of the
charity which aims to help people in the industry at the times when they need
it the most.