Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. With parent company Carnival Corporation, Princess has introduced Medallion Class Vacations. This award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless, personalized vacation.

We’re looking for an amazing Business Development Manager to fill this role. You’ll be responsible for managing the business development (sales) of a defined list of travel agency accounts and consortia within a specified territory. The objective is to achieve sales goals for Princess Cruises and Cunard Line in alignment with the company's business objectives and Core Values. This role will be responsible for accounts in Ohio & Western Pennsylvania. Reports to the Director of Sales, Central US.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Business Development Manager- Ohio & Western Pennsylvania. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Business Development (Revenue Generation)
• Agency Account Management
• Communication (Internal, External, and Feedback)
• Marketing Development and Management
• Budget Management
• Professional Development
• Participation at trade conferences and events – often including weekends and or evenings.
• Participation in ship inspections at the San Francisco Pier – usually on weekend. These events usually start at 8 am and last until 3pm.

Please note that this position can be 100% remote, US only

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, History
• 3 years of business to business (B2B) sales experience.
• Strong in-person and virtual presentation skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong consultative selling skills
• Strong computer and software literacy
• Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize workload
• Adaptable to change
• Well-travelled
• Understanding of how small businesses work
• Works well in a team
• Willingness to take on ad-hoc projects
• Self-directed and ability to work independently
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• CTC, MCC preferred
• 5 years of business to business (B2B) sales experience in the travel industry preferred

Benefits

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• Flex Friday
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibilities and top priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:
https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/.

Princess is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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