Business Development Manager - Mid-states

Business Development Manager This person will live in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or South Carolina.
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply can't. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.
We are looking to hire a Business Development Manager. This position is responsible for managing the business development (sales) of a defined list of travel agency accounts and consortia within a specified territory. The objective is to achieve sales goals for Princess Cruises in alignment with the company's business objectives and Core Values. This role reports to the Director of Sales.
Here's a summary of what Princess is looking for in a Business Development Manager. Is this you?
Responsibilities:
Business Development (Revenue Generation)
Agency Account Management
Marketing Development and Management
Budget Management
Communication (Internal, External, and Feedback)
Professional Development
Knowledge & Skills:
Scope
Problem solving
Impact
Leadership
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
3 years of business to business (B2B) sales experience.
Preferred 5 years of business to business (B2B) sales experience in the travel industry
Strong in-person and virtual presentation skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong consultative selling skills
Strong computer and software literacy
Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize workload
Adaptable to change
Well-travelled
Understanding of how small businesses work
Works well in a team
Willingness to take on ad-hoc projects
Self-directed and ability to work independently
Entrepreneurial spirit
Travel: 25-50% with non-shipboard travel likely
Work Conditions: Work beyond normal business hours or on weekends may be required occasionally to support business needs, projects, or operations.
Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
This position is classified as "remote." As a remote role, it allows employees to work full-time from their home. It may also require regular travel to Princess headquarters for in-office collaboration.
Princess provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
Health Benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training & Professional Development
Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
Rewards & Incentives
Our Culture… Stronger Together
Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: princess.com/en-us/company-information
Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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