Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, seeking a forward-thinking Business Development Manager to join its team. The role focuses on growing business by building relationships within the travel industry, developing marketing plans, and requires extensive travel and strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Business Development Managers must impact the number of clients booking Sandals and Beaches, by servicing, educating, and building relationships in a proactive, professional manner within your assigned territory at the Travel Agent, Tour Operator, and Tourist Board levels
- Grow new business by helping travel agencies develop marketing plans and reach booking goals via utilization of the vast tools available through the Certified & Preferred Sandals Agency Programs
- The position requires an outgoing, positive, professional attitude, strong communication and time management skills, teamwork, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Job requires extensive travel and a major commitment
- Business Development Managers are required to have a level of computer proficiency that will allow them to navigate the internet, communicate via e-mail, operate a laptop computer, conduct presentations using PowerPoint, manipulate Excel spreadsheets, and prepare documents using a word processor. In addition, Business Development Managers are expected to speak in public and prepare presentations for travel agencies
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills for communicating with both internal and external customers
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Ability to work under stressful situations and maintain a professional demeanor
- Ability to work well with little to no supervision
- Ability to work within a team setting. Ability to multi-task and shift direction quickly
- Ability to travel internationally as well as domestic and maintain proper and up-to-date documentation
- To effectively communicate with a variety of people including members of management, senior management, product management, support and development teams are required
- Must also be willing to have image captured for Sales & Marketing purposes
Skills
- Business Development Managers must impact the number of clients booking Sandals and Beaches, by servicing, educating, and building relationships in a proactive, professional manner within your assigned territory at the Travel Agent, Tour Operator, and Tourist Board levels
- Grow new business by helping travel agencies develop marketing plans and reach booking goals via utilization of the vast tools available through the Certified & Preferred Sandals Agency Programs
- The position requires an outgoing, positive, professional attitude, strong communication and time management skills, teamwork, and the ability to work evenings and weekends
- Job requires extensive travel and a major commitment
- Business Development Managers are required to have a level of computer proficiency that will allow them to navigate the internet, communicate via e-mail, operate a laptop computer, conduct presentations using PowerPoint, manipulate Excel spreadsheets, and prepare documents using a word processor
- Business Development Managers are expected to speak in public and prepare presentations for travel agencies
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills for communicating with both internal and external customers
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work under stressful situations and maintain a professional demeanor
- Ability to work well with little to no supervision
- Ability to work within a team setting
- Ability to multi-task and shift direction quickly
- Ability to travel internationally as well as domestic and maintain proper and up-to-date documentation
- To effectively communicate with a variety of people including members of management, senior management, product management, support and development teams are required
- Must also be willing to have image captured for Sales & Marketing purposes
- The ability to grow business and work under pressure
- The ability to drive and/or travel away from home every week & extensively as needed
- The ability to work weekend events in your region and host trips to the Caribbean (will involve nights & weekends)
- The ability to self-motivate & work independently from a home office without direct supervision
- The ability to prioritize, organize, and execute many activities, all at once, while maintaining a certain amount of flexibility and dealing with consistent changes
- The ability to maintain professionalism in social situations
- The ability to clearly articulate information via written and oral communication including public speaking, slide presentations, and webinars, often to large groups
- The ideal candidate will have a high level of proficiency with email, Power-point, Outlook, Excel, Word, and most Social Media Platforms
- The ability to manage administrative tasks while traveling overnight
- The ideal candidate will possess strong inter-personal skills; the ability to build and maintain relationships with accounts, peers, and clients
- The ability to lift boxes of collateral (up to 50lbs) and set up booth displays
- Must maintain an acceptable driving record and valid passport
Benefits
- Full benefits package including:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer paid life insurance, STD, and LTD
- Sick days
- Vacation days
- 9 Holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Parental leave
- 401K plan with a company match
- After 6 months of continuous employment, you may visit the resorts we represent at a discounted rate
- Monthly car-allowance for the use of your personal vehicle
- Expenses will be reimbursed by the company within 2 weeks
- The car allowance is given to assist with the cost of gas, insurance, wear & tear and maintenance of your personal vehicle
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