Business Development Manager (East Coast)

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Business Development Manager (East Coast)

Full Time Sales New Albany, IN, US
30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1012
Join Victory Cruise Lines as a Business Development Manager and help chart the course for our continued growth!
SEEKING REMOTE CANDIDATES ALREADY LOCATED IN FLORIDA AT THIS TIME, TO BE FOCUSED ON EASTERN U.S.
MUST HAVE similar experience to this position, within the cruise/travel industry.
This position is eligible to earn commissions and incentives above and beyond base salary.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow revenue among the travel trade within the assigned territory.
Build and maintain strong relationships with agency ownership and advisors.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Represent VCL at trade shows, industry events and other relevant meetings to drive interest in VCL.
Collaborate with sales leadership and marketing to create effective sales presentations and materials.
Provide on-going product training and sales support to travel advisors and agency leadership.
Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and market performance in order to recommend proactive sales strategies.
Use Saleforce.com to record all advisor and agency leadership interactions.
Create a Quarterly sales plan.
Other duties as assigned by the VP, Sales.
QUALIFICATIONS

Education: (not specified)
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Self-motivated, goal oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
At least 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
Travel/tourism, hospitality and/or cruise industry experience strongly desired.
Must have a legal right to work in the United States. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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