Business Development Manager growing Virgin Voyages travel-agency partnerships across Eastern Canada. Driving cruise sales through partner relationships, account plans, events, and brand advocacy.
Responsibilities
Identify and nurture relationships with travel partners whose customers will appreciate the Virgin Voyages experience
Establish relationships with travel partners so Virgin Voyages becomes a brand of choice
Develop creative ways to reach and support partners
Build sales plans for assigned accounts
Introduce the brand through special events and opportunities to experience Virgin Voyages ships
Conduct business according to partners’ terms
Solve complex challenges through provocative thinking
Share successful sales strategies and tactics with colleagues
Remove obstacles for partners and solve problems creatively
Establish and maintain relationships across the business
Uphold integrity and Virgin Voyages brand values
Help make Virgin Voyages easy to do business with
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant sales experience
Fluently Bilingual (French & English), both spoken and written
Must be able to legally work in Canada
Minimum 5 years in travel or hospitality sales preferred
In-depth knowledge of the cruise market and its sales strategies across a variety of segments
Existing, deep bonds with key travel partners across the assigned territory
Proven performance track record of sales results
Ability to think outside of industry norms
Creativity and a desire to change things for the better
Passion for future results
Based in either Toronto or Montreal, Canada
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusive workplace environment that allows employees to be their best selves
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