Virtual Business Development Manager

Description:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply can’t. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We’re looking for an amazing Virtual Business Development Manager to fill this role. This is a work from home role. You’ll be responsible for managing the business development (sales) of a defined list of travel agency accounts within a specified territory. The objective is to achieve sales goals for Princess Cruises in alignment with the company's business objectives and Core Values. The candidate must live South Florida, preferably Broward County.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Manager, Business Development. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Business Development (Revenue Generation)
• Agency Account Management
• Marketing Development and Management
• Communication (Internal, External, and Feedback)
• Professional Development
• Budget Management

Requirements

• Associates, or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality or equivalent experience
• 3 years of business to business (B2B) sales experience.
• Preferred 5 years of business to business (B2B) sales experience in the travel industry or high value sales products
• Strong in-person and virtual presentation skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong consultative selling skills
• Strong computer and software literacy
• Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize workload
• Adaptable to change
• Well-travelled
• Understanding of how small businesses work
• Works well in a team
• Willingness to take on ad-hoc projects
• Self-directed and ability to work independently
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Must be able to travel up to 25%
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).