The Mark Travel Corporation Raleigh , NC 27611
Posted 4 weeks ago
At Apple Leisure Group, we care for people so they can be their best. We deliver distinctive experiences for our guests, while providing a world of understanding and care. We strive to be the first choice in vacation travel, enriching lives and uniting the world.
Grow your career as a successful Business Development Manager
Candidates should live near a major airport gateway as this position requires significant domestic and international travel.
A successful Business Development Manager
Develop and maintain excellent commercial communication with travel agency accounts identifying and responding to growth opportunities. Increase Confidant Collective engagement with HOST agency TA's and agencies
Identify new accounts/ TA's and onboard those accounts with the Inclusive Collection through a variety of processes including sales calls, training, Rewards and FAMS
Attend nationally and overseas as required sales conferences and travel industry events promoting the Inclusive Collection and seeking new contacts/opportunities
Undertake Inclusive Collection product training and Confidant Collective resource training with travel agents through sales calls, webinars, events, sales blitzes etc.
Maintain a local budget and optimize its use for local sales opportunities and events
Full use of SalesForce the Inclusive Collections sales CRM is logging sales calls, entering competitive information, opportunities etc. as a part of standardized procedure
Full and open communication with the Sr. Manager Host Agencies with weekly 1-on-1 meetings and monthly planning and review meetings
Demonstrate a commitment to ALG core values
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
A successful Business Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years equivalent work experience in a sales/marketing capacity
2-3 years in field sales and business development within the travel industry
Strong communication and presentation abilities, approachability, curiosity and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Driving license & current passport, domestic and overseas travel could occupy up to 60% of the time per month
About Apple Leisure Group
As North America's only vertically integrated travel, hospitality and leisure management group, Apple Leisure Group is an industry innovator that combines the expertise of 14 leading brands. Our unique niche allows us the special opportunity to oversee every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across five segments, comprising:
Vacations: The largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through well-established vacation brands
Resort Brand Management: management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts
Destination Management Services: Best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar DMC and Worldstar
Loyalty Program: Exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club
Technology Solutions: Innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers.
To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.com.
About INCLUSIVE COLLECTION
Inclusive Collection offers the luxury leisure market high quality Endless Privileges, UnlimitedLuxury and Unlimited-Fun vacations, where everything is included.
Our Values
At ALG, we call our employees Colleagues, because we are more than just employees. We care for people so they can be at their best, we provide a world of understanding and care, and we deliver distinctive experiences for our guests. Our Values, by which we operate:
Empathy • Integrity • Respect • Inclusion • Experimentation • Well Being
ALG's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Living our purpose of caring for people so they can be their best means that we are committed to a workplace culture grounded in diversity and inclusion where Colleagues feel welcome and encouraged to fully participate in the organization. With the value of INCLUSION, we respect all the ways our Colleagues are individually unique and foster creativity and engagement in respectful environments.
Benefits at a Glance
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package to our U.S. based employees:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Corporate Wellness Program
Travel Discounts & Deals
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401(k) Plan with Company Match
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.
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