An expanding cruise company is looking for a commercially minded Cruise Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in the UK market, remote working in the UK. The experienced Cruise Business Development Manager shall focus on developing partnerships with tour operators, consortia, and key trade partners to deliver long-term revenue growth.
Ideal for a b2b travel/cruise sales professional with 2-4 years experience, field sales manager with experience in promoting brands to travel agents/tour operators. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Cruise Business Development Manager Duties:
* Build and strengthen long-term relationships with UK travel agents, consortia and homeworker networks.
* Increase brand awareness through sales calls, training, ship visits and trade events.
* Create and deliver engaging training sessions, both in-person and online.
* Develop and deliver joint marketing and promotional activity with key partners.
* Proactively identify new agency partners and sales opportunities.
* Represent the brand at consumer shows, trade shows, roadshows and industry networking events.
* Provide market feedback and insights to senior management.
Cruise Business Development Manager – Essential Requirements:
* Proven track record in Business Development, Sales or Account Management in the UK travel trade (cruise experience highly desirable) is imperative.
* A natural networker with strong presentation and training skills.
* Commercially savvy with an ability to spot and maximise opportunities.
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated and target driven.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting travel agents.
* UK-wide travel (occasional overseas trips).
* The Cruise Business Development Manager must be based in the North, South, West Country or Midlands.
Lucrative salary with an OTE OF £50k ++, company car or allowance, trips, pension, career development, plus many more benefits.
***Please note only suitable travel candidates based in the above UK locations, with the above business development experience will be contacted for the Cruise Business Development Manager role