Jessica Smid joins Envoyage as business development manager

Envoyage has announced the appointment of Jessica Smid as business development manager, adding further industry expertise and relationship-building experience to its national sales team.

Smid joins Envoyage from TravelBrands, where she most recently served as a business development manager.

Having previously worked as an independent travel advisor, she brings a unique perspective to the role, with firsthand experience of the advisor journey combined with years of supporting travel professionals across Canada. 

In her new role, Smid will focus on building relationships with experienced travel advisors across Canada, helping them discover the benefits of joining the Envoyage network and supporting the continued growth of the community.

Gail Banack, vice president and general manager, Envoyage Canada, said Smid's combination of industry experience and understanding of the independent advisor community makes her a valuable addition to the team. 

"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 in a release. "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 own experience as an advisor, combined with her years working alongside travel professionals, shaped her approach to supporting the industry. 

"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."

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