Business Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Drive incremental business growth with travel partners located in North UK and Ireland.

• Expand business through current partners while seeking new partnership opportunities.

• Oversee accounts and cultivate strategic partnerships.

• Enhance sales and marketing efforts to maximize return on investment.

• Achieve established regional sales, revenue, and guest acquisition objectives.

• Balance in-person account visits, training sessions, industry events, and virtual engagements.

• Strategically organize meetings both in-person and via video conferencing.

• Develop relationships and influence stakeholders ranging from luxury travel advisors to senior executives.

• Represent Regent Seven Seas Cruises as an ambassador.

• Provide outstanding service, bolster brand advocacy, and identify opportunities to acquire new guests for Regent.

• Prioritize daily tasks in a dynamic sales environment.

• Travel up to 50% within the specified region in a field-based capacity in the North of the UK.

• Engage in weekly team conference calls with the Director of Sales.

• Share updates on relationships, attended events, and leads generated.

• Stay informed about current RSSC sales campaigns and their deployment to boost sales.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Higher education is preferred, or a combination of extensive industry experience is desirable.

• At least 5 years of experience in sales, ideally in luxury sales/cruise, travel, or hospitality sectors.

• Experience with Salesforce, Tableau, or other CRM systems.

• Proficient computer skills and expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Experience in project management.

• Demonstrated sales success with identifiable commercial skills developed in a fast-paced sales environment.

• Results-oriented, proactive, and dedicated to achieving exceptional commercial outcomes.

• Strong presentation, communication, and influencing abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a client-service focus in a collaborative environment.

• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Valid driving license.

• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities to engage with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ global cruise brands.

• Involvement in face-to-face account visits, training sessions, industry events, and virtual engagements as part of the role.

• Field-based position requiring travel across the UK and Ireland region.