Envoyage has appointed Jessica Smid as Business Development Manager, adding to the Flight Centre Travel Group independent network's national sales team.
Smid joins Envoyage from TravelBrands, where she most recently served as a Business Development Manager. She previously worked as an independent travel advisor, bringing experience from both the advisor and supplier sides of the industry.
In her new role, Smid will focus on building relationships with experienced travel advisors across Canada, helping them learn about the Envoyage network while supporting its continued growth.
Gail Banack, Vice President & General Manager, Envoyage Canada, said Smid's background makes her well suited to the role.
Envoyage has appointed Jessica Smid as BDM (Photo Credit: Supplied)
"Jessica brings a unique combination of experience to Envoyage, having worked as an independent travel advisor while also supporting travel professionals in her previous roles," said Banack.
"She understands the advisor experience because she has lived it herself, and she brings valuable insight into the opportunities and challenges that come with building a travel business. We're excited to have her join our sales team as we continue expanding our community of experienced advisors."
Smid said her experience as both an advisor and a business development manager has shaped her approach to supporting travel professionals.
"My time as an independent travel advisor gave me a real appreciation for the importance of having the right support, resources and community behind you," said Smid.
"Over the past two decades, I've had the opportunity to work across retail, wholesale and supplier partnerships, always with a focus on building relationships and helping travel professionals succeed. I'm excited to bring that experience to Envoyage, connect with advisors across Canada and support entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses within our community."
According to Envoyage, Smid's appointment is part of the company's ongoing investment in its Canadian sales team and its network of independent travel advisors.
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