** Applicants must reside in the Northeast U.S. Region **

Summary: We are seeking a new Regional Business Development Manager (RBDM) for the Northeast region of the US to manage and develop a 4th regional sales team. We are looking for a candidate that is up for a new challenge, enjoys building client relationships and believes they can be successful in developing, training and overseeing a team of BDMs. If you are self-motivated and enjoy the challenge of exceeding sales objectives and growth, then we invite you to submit your resume for consideration.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of group travel sales experience with a proven successful track record.
• Strong Tour Operator experience required
• Experience selling Group Tours | Affinity Groups | Group Cruises
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong organization and logistical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Able to overnight 2-3 nights per week on average, including air travel.
• Strong understanding of our niche: escorted group travel for affinity groups and travel agents.

Responsibilities:

• Interviewing, hiring, training and growing the Northeast region.
• Manage and oversee the sales activities of BDMs.
• Achieve maximum sales revenue growth within your team.
• Create long-term customer relationships with existing and new clients in the region.
• Analyze and prepare for future territory growth opportunities.
• Prepare written paperwork, reports, territory analysis, price quotations and proposals.
• Participate at company national sales meetings.
• Service & sell to an existing direct account base from your current territory.