Business Development Manager – WA

Role Overview

Mayflower Cruises & Tours is looking to hire an experienced sales professional and highly motivated Business Development Manager to join its sales team. The Business Development Manager is a vital position within the sales department for the future growth of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Proven track record of developing new business, excellent industry and group market knowledge, experience working for a travel company is a plus.

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
• 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

Benefits

• Generous incentives/commissions