Remote West US Growth & Partnerships Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff rates on ships

Comprehensive benefits: medical, d ent

2 weeks paid vacation

9 days paid personal sick-leave

Job summary

Hurtigruten is seeking a Business Development Manager to own and grow a designated Western US territory in a remote capacity. You will maximize sales with partners, identify new opportunities, and lead strategic plans to drive revenue.

The role requires 5+ years in sales and customer service, strong account management skills, and proficiency with Salesforce and PowerPoint. Travel within the territory is required.

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.
• Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Ability to travel throughout the territory as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop territory plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Build and grow relationships with 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 training sessions, presentations, webinars, and product updates to travel advisors and consumers.
• Organize and participate in industry events, trade shows, and consumer presentations.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity and share insights.
• Maintain pipeline management, forecasting, and Salesforce activity.
• Collaborate with Sales Ops, Customer Service, Marketing, and Group Sales teams.
• Manage travel expenses and marketing investments for ROI.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Presentation skills

CRM Salesforce

PowerPoint

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional experience

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hurtigruten is seeking a Business Development Manager to own and grow a designated Western US territory in a remote capacity. You will maximize sales with partners, identify new opportunities, and lead strategic plans to drive revenue.

The role requires 5+ years in sales and customer service, strong account management skills, and proficiency with Salesforce and PowerPoint. Travel within the territory is required.