Business Development Manager - Remote

Overview

The Business Development Manager is a vital position within the sales department for the future growth of Mayflower Cruises & Tours. You will be responsible for achieving monthly and annual sales goals as well as coming up with ideas for strategic sales plans and their implementation.

In Short

• Increase and generate sales in an assigned territory
• Proven track record of developing new business
• Must have excellent presentation skills to effectively make the sale
• Manage accounts successfully using our CRM system
• Strong computer and communication skills
• Learn company sales practices
• Learn product and destination details for selling Mayflower Cruises & Tours
• Maintain account profiles, ensuring complete and accurate contact details
• Experience working for a travel company is a plus
• Ability to travel minimum 50% of time is a must

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the travel industry
• Excellent industry and group market knowledge.
• Existing network and account relationships within the travel community.
• Tour, River Cruise or Ocean Cruise experience desired.
• Neat, professional appearance and demeanor expected at all times when representing the company brands.
• Able to travel 50% or more of the time.
• Adept with use of MS Office package.
• Familiarity and comfort with Salesforce.com or similar CRM application preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a home office-based environment.
• Strong presentation, organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Generous incentives/commissions