Group Travel Growth & Partnerships Manager

Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc.; Washington; Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead new group travel partnerships and grow sales. The role requires heavy CRM use, frequent client engagement, and travel to meet leads and clients.

You will report to the Director of Group Sales and contribute to strategic plans for growth. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in the travel industry, a strong network within the travel community, and proficiency with MS Office and Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the travel industry.
• Existing network and account relationships within the travel community.
• Strong knowledge of group travel markets and cruise product is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales in an assigned territory.
• Manage accounts using our CRM system.
• Travel a minimum of 50% of the time to meet clientele and leads.
• Learn company sales practices and product details for selling Mayflower Cruises & Tours.
• Execute presentations effectively to close sales.
• Maintain organized client profiles with accurate contact details.
• Demonstrate strong communication and follow-up skills.

Skills

Sales

Business development

CRM management

Presentation skills

Organization

Communication

Travel industry knowledge

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead new group travel partnerships and grow sales. The role requires heavy CRM use, frequent client engagement, and travel to meet leads and clients.

You will report to the Director of Group Sales and contribute to strategic plans for growth. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in the travel industry, a strong network within the travel community, and proficiency with MS Office and Salesforce.