Quark Expeditions has announced strategic changes within its sales organization that it says reflect a continuing investment in trade sales as a pivotal driver of growth.
To lead this investment in worldwide relationships, Beth Mercier has been promoted to Senior Director, Global Partnership Sales.
With experience spanning 15 years in the expedition cruise industry, including five years of recent sales leadership experience focused on North America and LATAM for Quark, Mercier brings deep knowledge of the industry's expedition and adventure travel segments. She will drive relationships with global consortiums, host agencies, and strategic accounts.
As a new leader within Mercier's team, Becky Francis has joined the company as Regional Sales Director, EMEA. Based in London, Francis brings an exceptional track record for strategic partnership development and the management of five world-class touring brands.
"We're thrilled to have two extraordinary trade sales leaders enhance the best business development team in the expedition cruise industry," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice President of Sales for Quark Expeditions.
"In their new roles, Beth and Becky will bring not just a proven ability to deliver sales results -- they are both recognized as inspiring team leaders with a balanced and strategic approach to professional success. Together with Robert Halfpenny, our Regional Sales Director, APAC, they will set the stage as our sales organization continues to grow to support our valued travel advisors globally."
To help every travel advisor become a polar expert, Quark recently launched a new Partner Portal offering unmatched, sector-leading innovation—including Parker the Polar Bear, the industry's first real-time, AI-driven virtual polar resource.
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