Princess Cruises · 1 day ago
Business Development Manager - Great Lakes Region
Carnival Cruise Line is the world’s most popular cruise line, offering a variety of unique experiences across its fleet. The Business Development Manager for the Great Lakes Region will drive B2B sales growth by developing strategic relationships with travel agents, executing territory management plans, and delivering training and marketing support.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement strategies for territory management and business development
Make assigned sales calls per week to travel agency accounts
Conduct sales blitzes to support specific company initiatives
Foster long-term relationships with travel agents to drive sales growth
Maintain frequent contact with RVP/VP North America to ensure territory needs are met
Collaborate with the Strategic Partner Division to manage shared accounts
Conduct training sessions and webinars to educate travel agents on Carnival Cruise Line offerings, promotions, and booking processes
Develop and deliver engaging training materials, including presentations, videos, and interactive content
Organize ship inspections, trade shows, pier side overnights, and seminars at sea
Enhance promotional effectiveness and develop marketing strategies
Provide travel agents with promotional materials and make recommendations to improve agency marketing efforts
Maintain accurate and detailed agency database through Oracle Sales Cloud or current CRM
Complete required reporting of activities and track budgeted tools
Manage territory budget and co-op marketing needs in alignment with corporate guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
5+ years of proven experience in sales and marketing, preferably within the travel or hospitality industry
Proven experience in sales, preferably within the travel or hospitality industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong understanding of travel agent distribution channel
Self-motivated, proactive, and results oriented
Benefits
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus
Company
Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company.
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