Business Development Manager

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Business Development Manager responsible for achieving sales goals and developing group travel partnerships for Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Traveling 50% of the time across Northern California to meet clients and nurture accounts.

Responsibilities:

  • Increase and generate sales in an assigned territory
  • Manage accounts successfully using our CRM system
  • Travel a minimum of 50% of the time to meet clientele and new leads
  • Learn company sales practices
  • Learn product and destination details for selling Mayflower Cruises & Tours
  • Execute presentations effectively to make the sale
  • Strong computer and communication skills
  • Maintain account profiles, ensuring complete and accurate contact details
  • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
  • Proven track record of developing new business

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the travel industry
  • Excellent industry and group market knowledge
  • Experience working for a travel company is a plus
  • Existing network and account relationships within the travel community
  • Tour, River Cruise, or Ocean Cruise experience desired
  • Neat, professional appearance and demeanor always expected when representing the company brands
  • Able to travel 50% or more of the time
  • Adept with the use of MS Office package
  • Familiarity and comfort with Salesforce.com or similar CRM applications preferred
  • Ability to work effectively in a home office-based environment
  • Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to take responsibility and consistently exceed objectives
  • Strong presentation, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize work autonomously