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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Kirsty Reid appointed as new Account Manager in Field Sales team

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Kirsty Reid appointed as new Account Manager in Field Sales team

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirsty Reid as its new Account Manager, with effect from 19th November 2018. Kirsty will report directly into Mathew Foxcroft, Fred. Olsen’s Field Sales Manager.

Kirsty has been promoted from her previous role as Trade Support Executive within the Sales team – providing sales support to Fred. Olsen's important travel trade partners. She will now be part of the Field Sales team, alongside existing Account Managers Allison Graham, Julia Thornhill and Marietta Maidman, and will be responsible for managing key accounts including in retail, online and call centre agencies.

Kirsty will bring a wealth of experience to the team, having previously worked in a number of sales and business development roles, including as a regional and area manager, and is used to being out in the field.

Kirsty said:

“I am delighted to be joining the Field Sales Team and can’t wait to take the next step in my career here at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. I have loved every minute of my role working with our valued trade partners, so having the opportunity to be field based and working with them full time is a dream come true.

“I love cruising and the industry as a whole and I’m looking forward to working with the trade more closely to show where Fred. Olsen fits into the market and how to use this in developing their cruise sales within their agencies.”

Mathew Foxcroft, Field Sales Manager for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“I would like to congratulate Kirsty on her well-deserved promotion and I wish her every success in her new role. She is a highly-motivated and talented member of the Sales team, and her appointment comes at an exciting time for the company, when we are growing our commitment to the travel trade and investing in even more innovative itineraries and immersive experiences around the world.

“Kirsty will boost the number of Account Managers at Fred. Olsen to four, meaning that we can provide even more support to our valued travel trade partners and help them to bring significant benefits to their business by increasing their sales of Fred. Olsen cruises.”

Kirsty's replacement within Fred. Olsen's Trade Support team is currently being sought.

For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, visit the website at www.fredolsencruises.com

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Line operates in the UK with four intimately sized ships for a more personal cruising experience.

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

At the heart of the Fred. Olsen experience is our exceptional crew, whose warm and attentive service is a hallmark of our cruises. Each team member goes above and beyond to offer personalised attention, forging genuine connections with guests to create truly memorable journeys.

Our smaller ships contribute to this friendly atmosphere, with their intimate size allowing for a relaxed yet engaging experience on board. You can enjoy a variety of curated activities, from regional cooking demonstrations to stargazing sessions, each designed to enhance your enjoyment and deepen your understanding of the destinations we visit.

And when it comes to our itineraries, our team of Journey Planners meticulously crafts each cruise, ensuring that we sail the most imaginative routes and visit the world’s most incredible destinations at the best possible times to experience them. Whether witnessing the Northern Lights or exploring hidden fjords, our expertly designed itineraries promise unforgettable adventures.

Join us on a Fred. Olsen cruise, where you’ll discover the warmth of a family at sea and the legacy of 175 years of sailing heritage.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen House, White House Road
IP1 5LL Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom