Business Development Manager - UT

Mayflower Cruises & Tours

2d•$45,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Mayflower Cruises & Tours, a national tour company, located in Lisle, IL, and a division of Scenic, USA is looking to hire is looking to hire experienced sales professionals and highly motivated Business Development Managers to join its sales team. The Business Development Manager is a vital position within the sales department for the future growth of Mayflower Cruises & Tours. You will be responsible for achieving monthly and annual sales goals as well as coming up with ideas for strategic sales plans and their implementation. Developing, managing and nurturing new Group Travel business partnerships and accounts to accomplish volume and our profit goals is key to this position. The base salary range for this position is $45,000 - $80,000, depending on location, experience, and track record. This position is eligible for generous incentives/commissions.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in the travel industry
Excellent industry and group market knowledge.
Existing network and account relationships within the travel community.
Neat, professional appearance and demeanor expected at all times when representing the company brands.
Able to travel 50% or more of the time.
Adept with use of MS Office package.
Ability to work effectively in a home office-based environment.
Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to take responsibility and consistently exceed objectives
Strong presentation, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage time and prioritize work autonomously
Strong computer and communication skills
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills are a must
Ability to travel minimum 50% of time is a must

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a travel company is a plus
Tour, River Cruise or Ocean Cruise experience desired.
Familiarity and comfort with Salesforce.com or similar CRM application preferred.