Business Development Director

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR- WESTERN USA
REMOTE – CALIFORNIA
GREAT BASIC, BONUS AND BENEFITS
Who you’ll be working for:
We are thrilled to recruit for this multiple award-winning, niche travel business who are looking to add a Business Development Director to their close-knit travel trade sales team, reporting directly to the Vice President of Sales.
What you’ll do:
In the vibrant landscape of North American sales, this Business Development Director role closely collaborates with the Vice President of Sales, presenting an exciting opportunity to establish market influence.
You will achieve sales objectives by nurturing your already strong connections within the industry and by establishing impactful new business relationships.
The immediate objective revolves around formulating a clever sales strategy in harmony with national goals. Exploiting every existing and potential relationship, the focus is on maximising opportunities and broadening market reach.
At the heart of the excitement is the management and expansion of sales channels for wholesale and retail travel advisors. The secret sauce for success in this dynamic position lies in a rich travel industry background and well-knit relationships within the travel industry.
As the Business Development Director your role brings the sales strategy to life, delivering impactful training and propelling growth in the trade sector within Western USA.
What they’re looking for
Proven track record of regional, national or global business development within travel (luxury tour operations or cruise or expedition or adventure travel)
A true collaborative, hands on (non-micro management leader)
Willing to travel as needed
A real networker who enjoys being the ‘face’ of a brand
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the natural ability to impress
Skilled in time management
Proficient in digital networking
Great decision maker and problem solver who can multi-task
Relationship builder
Familiar with CRM tools like Salesforce, and excellent with MS Office
Great negotiation skills
Self-motivated to achieve in a fast-paced environment
Results driven
Attention to detail
Adaptable with a positive and enthusiastic demeanor
Click here to apply for this Business Development Director, travel industry job, which is being recruited by Fiona Morrison-Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency, specialising in travel and hospitality roles, and known for sourcing hard to find talent.
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