Remote Business Development Manager - East (Travel)

Hurtigruten; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff rates on ships

Remote role with autonomy

Professional benefits package

Job summary

Hurtigruten in the United States is seeking a driven Business Development Manager - East to lead sales across the Eastern region, building strong partnerships with travel trade and accounts while advancing the brand’s expedition travel stories.

You will own territory plans, drive revenue growth, deliver trainings, participate in events, and collaborate with Sales Ops, Marketing, and Customer Service. This remote role offers autonomy and a path to shape North American growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of sales and customer service experience.
• Strong account management and business development experience.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint; CRM experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic territory plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Build, manage, and grow relationships with key travel trade partners and accounts.
• Create and implement annual sales and marketing plans with strategic partners.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Deliver engaging training sessions, presentations, webinars, and product updates.
• Organize and participate in industry events, trade shows, and consumer presentations.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; provide insights to the team.
• Maintain pipeline management, forecasting, and account activity in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with Sales Ops, Customer Service, Marketing, and Group Sales teams.
• Manage travel expenses and marketing investments to ensure ROI.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Presentation

Communication

Relationship-building

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Hurtigruten in the United States is seeking a driven Business Development Manager - East to lead sales across the Eastern region, building strong partnerships with travel trade and accounts while advancing the brand’s expedition travel stories.

You will own territory plans, drive revenue growth, deliver trainings, participate in events, and collaborate with Sales Ops, Marketing, and Customer Service. This remote role offers autonomy and a path to shape North American growth.