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Unique Vacations, Inc. ยท 1 hour ago

Business Development Manager

Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, dedicated to providing marketing and public relations services. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance client relationships and drive new business within the travel industry.

Marketing & Advertising

Responsibilities

Business Development Managers must impact the number of clients booking Sandals and Beaches, by servicing, educating, and building relationships in a proactive, professional manner within your assigned territory at the Travel Agent, Tour Operator, and Tourist Board levels
Grow new business by helping travel agencies develop marketing plans and reach booking goals via utilization of the vast tools available through the Certified & Preferred Sandals Agency Programs
The position requires an outgoing, positive, professional attitude, strong communication and time management skills, teamwork, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Job requires extensive travel and a major commitment
Business Development Managers are required to have a level of computer proficiency that will allow them to navigate the internet, communicate via e-mail, operate a laptop computer, conduct presentations using PowerPoint, manipulate Excel spreadsheets, and prepare documents using a word processor. In addition, Business Development Managers are expected to speak in public and prepare presentations for travel agencies
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills for communicating with both internal and external customers
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Ability to work under stressful situations and maintain a professional demeanor
Ability to work well with little to no supervision
Ability to work within a team setting. Ability to multi-task and shift direction quickly
Ability to travel internationally as well as domestic and maintain proper and up-to-date documentation
To effectively communicate with a variety of people including members of management, senior management, product management, support and development teams are required
Must also be willing to have image captured for Sales & Marketing purposes
The ability to grow business and work under pressure
The ability to drive and/or travel away from home every week & extensively as needed
The ability to work weekend events in your region and host trips to the Caribbean (will involve nights & weekends)
The ability to self-motivate & work independently from a home office without direct supervision
The ability to prioritize, organize, and execute many activities, all at once, while maintaining a certain amount of flexibility and dealing with consistent changes
The ability to maintain professionalism in social situations
The ability to clearly articulate information via written and oral communication including public speaking, slide presentations, and webinars, often to large groups
The ideal candidate will have a high level of proficiency with email, Power-point, Outlook, Excel, Word, and most Social Media Platforms
The ability to manage administrative tasks while traveling overnight
The ideal candidate will possess strong inter-personal skills; the ability to build and maintain relationships with accounts, peers, and clients
The ability to lift boxes of collateral (up to 50lbs) and set up booth displays
Must maintain an acceptable driving record and valid passport

Qualification

Business DevelopmentMarketing PlansPublic SpeakingPowerPointExcelEmail ProficiencyTeamworkTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationFlexibility

Required

Business Development Managers must impact the number of clients booking Sandals and Beaches, by servicing, educating, and building relationships in a proactive, professional manner within your assigned territory at the Travel Agent, Tour Operator, and Tourist Board levels
Grow new business by helping travel agencies develop marketing plans and reach booking goals via utilization of the vast tools available through the Certified & Preferred Sandals Agency Programs
The position requires an outgoing, positive, professional attitude, strong communication and time management skills, teamwork, and the ability to work evenings and weekends
Job requires extensive travel and a major commitment
Business Development Managers are required to have a level of computer proficiency that will allow them to navigate the internet, communicate via e-mail, operate a laptop computer, conduct presentations using PowerPoint, manipulate Excel spreadsheets, and prepare documents using a word processor
Business Development Managers are expected to speak in public and prepare presentations for travel agencies
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills for communicating with both internal and external customers
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Ability to work under stressful situations and maintain a professional demeanor
Ability to work well with little to no supervision
Ability to work within a team setting
Ability to multi-task and shift direction quickly
Ability to travel internationally as well as domestic and maintain proper and up-to-date documentation
To effectively communicate with a variety of people including members of management, senior management, product management, support and development teams are required
Must also be willing to have image captured for Sales & Marketing purposes
The ability to grow business and work under pressure
The ability to drive and/or travel away from home every week & extensively as needed
The ability to work weekend events in your region and host trips to the Caribbean (will involve nights & weekends)
The ability to self-motivate & work independently from a home office without direct supervision
The ability to prioritize, organize, and execute many activities, all at once, while maintaining a certain amount of flexibility and dealing with consistent changes
The ability to maintain professionalism in social situations
The ability to clearly articulate information via written and oral communication including public speaking, slide presentations, and webinars, often to large groups
The ideal candidate will have a high level of proficiency with email, Power-point, Outlook, Excel, Word, and most Social Media Platforms
The ability to manage administrative tasks while traveling overnight
The ideal candidate will possess strong inter-personal skills; the ability to build and maintain relationships with accounts, peers, and clients
The ability to lift boxes of collateral (up to 50lbs) and set up booth displays
Must maintain an acceptable driving record and valid passport

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
Employer paid life insurance, STD, and LTD
Sick days
Vacation days
9 Holidays
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
401K plan with a company match

Company

Unique Vacations, Inc.

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Unique Vacations Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals and Beaches Resorts.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrew Blanco
Chief Operating Officer
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Liz Kaiser
Vice President, Brand Development & Strategic Partnerships
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