A&K Travel Group

A&K Travel Group

Business Development Specialist

USA - FL - Aventura · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
CRMSalesAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentOutbound SalesCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The Business Development Specialist at Crystal Cruises will play a pivotal role in driving sales and expanding market share among a key group of travel agency accounts.
  • Functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities

  • The Business Development Specialist will collaborate closely with the Director of Business Development to execute promotional activities and facilitate revenue production through effective sales efforts.
  • Assist in the training, support, and communication with travel agencies within assigned territories.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Sales Director (RSD or BD D ) to facilitate transactions, support and/or coordinate events aimed at enhancing sales and relationships.
  • Design and implement strategies for territory management, providing guidance for business development to ensure sustainable growth aligning with corporate objectives.
  • Support the Inside Sales team as needed in resolving, tracking, and executing cases related to territory accounts.
  • Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the CRM system, providing training and support to team members as needed.
  • Execute outbound calling campaigns to trade accounts to support sales to designated agents and agencies, including those with potential for increased sales with additional sales engagement.

Requirements

  • Sales-oriented mindset with a track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
  • Proficiency in using online tools and platforms for promotional activities, including webinars and social media.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with travel agency partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic plans for territory management and business development.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage templates, agreements, and reporting.
  • Adaptability and willingness to travel as necessary.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.

Nice to have

  • Coordinate and participate in sales events, including webinars, in-person meetings, and trade shows.
  • Distribute weekly and/or monthly sales reports to key accounts and sales team members as required.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
  • Previous experience in sales, account management, or business development in the travel or hospitality industry, especially within the cruise industry, is a significant plus.
  • Familiarity with the cruise industry and luxury travel products, particularly knowledge of Crystal Cruises, is highly advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software is desirable.

Equal opportunity

  • Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer.

This listing is sourced directly from A&K Travel Group's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.