One of the best-known names in cruising, Cunard is the world's leading international premium cruise line, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. With parent company Carnival Corporation, Cunard is well known for its White Star Service and Trans-Atlantic Crossings. Cunard Cruise Vacation Planners create award-winning - seamless and effortless personalized vacations.
We're looking for an amazing Business Development Manager, National and Strategic Accounts to join Cunard. Cunard is one of the oldest and most famous ocean liners in the world. This is a remote position, based in our Santa Clarita office. You'll be responsible for managing the Business Development (sales) of a defined list of travel agency accounts and consortia's throughout North America to achieve Cunard Line's business objectives and sales goals. You'll promote company products to accounts through both virtual and on-site sales calls, ongoing strategy meetings as well as conferences and training workshops both in the field as well as events and onboard ships. You will also manage account marketing plans, co-op advertising, group planning and events, and develop training communications.
Here's a summary of what Cunard is looking for in our Business Development Manager, National and Strategic Accounts, could this be you?
Responsibilities
- Business Development (Revenue Generation)
- Agency Account Management
- Marketing Development and Management
- Budget Management
- Communication (Internal, External and Feedback)
- Participate in trade conferences and events
- Participate in ship inspections and familiarization sailings
- Professional Development
Requirements
- 3 years of business to business (B2B) sales experience
- 5 years of business to business (B2B) sales experience in the travel industry preferred
- Strong in-person and virtual presentation skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong consultative selling skills
- Solid computer literacy
- Salesforce or other similar CRM knowledge
- Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize workload
- Adaptable to change
Please note that this position can be 100% fully remote, US Only(please note that Cunard is not setup to hire anyone in the following states: AR, CT, DE, HI, IA, KY, LA, ME, MI, MT, MS, ND, NE, NH, OK, SD, VT, WV, WI, WY)
What You Can Expect
- Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
- Health Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training& Professional Development
- Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
- Rewards & Incentives
- Base Salary Range: $83,200.00 to $112,300.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.
Our Culture... Stronger Together
Our highest responsibilities and top priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:
https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/.
Cunard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Cunard will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contactrecruiting@hollandamericagroup.com
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