Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The preferred candidate has noteworthy experience in the following areas:

• Developing new business
• Managing sales accounts (knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and tools)
• Leisure travel product knowledge
• Business acumen (business knowledge, competitor awareness, organization strategies)
• Having bottom-line accountability
• Business process intelligence (understanding internal processes to resolve issues and ability to continuously improve key business processes)
• Presenting easily and effectively to make the sale and educate business partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• The preferred candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or three+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Globus and Cosmos products, services, and benefits a plus

THE ROLE

In conjunction with the Senior Director of National Accounts, serve the external National Account partners by generating preference for our brands and increasing sales. Deepen relationships with HQ teams and key agencies and advisors within those accounts. Work with HQ Consortia accounts on programs to promote GFOB and to grow sales mutually.

The Business Development Manager is responsible for the following results:

• Generating and increasing sales within assigned territory
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the Inside Sales team to fulfill customer need
• Monitoring competitor products, services, marketing, and sales strategies
• Communicating advertising and sales promotion programs to assigned accounts to encourage implementation of programs that will generate sales, such as co-op advertising, direct mail, and consumer shows
• Recommending changes regarding revenue opportunities and potential sales volume, and changes in products, services, and policy
• Achieving established financial objectives
• Troubleshooting account problems using resources available
• Deliver agency level sales reporting as needed to keep accounts informed of their sales progress
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the Inside Sales team to fulfill customer needs
• Keeping management informed by submitting activity and result reports for all sales activity, budget and territory business plans
• Expressing ideas for process improvements to increase flexibility, reduce administrative costs, and increase interactivity with customers
• Representing and presenting at agency trainings, multi-supplier shows and consumer shows.
• Designing PowerPoint presentations for webinars and trainings
• Contributing to a team effort by accomplishing related results or project