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. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone. 

We are looking for an amazing Business Development Manager to fill this role, which is based remotely but preferably lives within the territory - North Carolina. South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia. This incumbent will need to be a self-starter with very strong sales skills/knowledge and B to B relationship building skills. Is this you? 

Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Business Development Manager. Is this you? 

Responsibilities 

• Business Development Manager focused on revenue generation, your primary duties will include developing and implementing strategic plans to drive sales and increase revenue. You will conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and trends, and build strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders to enhance business opportunities. Additionally, you will collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align revenue strategies with promotional activities and market demands, optimize pricing models and product offerings, and prepare detailed revenue reports and forecasts for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Overseeing and managing relationships with agency partners to drive business growth and achieve strategic objectives. This role involves identifying potential agency partners, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that agency activities align with the company's goals. The Business Development Manager will work closely with the marketing, sales, and product development teams to coordinate efforts and maximize the impact of agency collaborations. 
• Developing and executing marketing strategies to drive business growth and enhance brand visibility. This role involves conducting market research to identify trends and opportunities, creating marketing campaigns, and managing promotional activities. The Business Development Manager will collaborate with the marketing team to develop content, manage social media channels, and oversee digital marketing efforts. Additionally, they will analyze the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and adjust strategies to optimize results.  
• Planning and allocating budgets for various business development initiatives to ensure the optimal use of resources and achieve strategic goals. Conduct financial analysis to monitor budget performance, identify variances, and prepare detailed reports for senior management to facilitate informed decision-making. Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for budget optimization to maximize return on investment and support business growth. Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, aligning business development activities with overall financial objectives.                                                                                
• Facilitate clear and effective communication within the organization to ensure alignment among the sales, marketing, and operations teams. This includes regular meetings, updates, and collaboration to achieve business objectives. External Communication: The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, clients, and stakeholders. This includes negotiating contracts, presenting business proposals, and representing Princess Cruises at industry events and conferences. Feedback Management: The Business Development Manager will gather and analyze feedback from clients and partners to identify areas for improvement and inform strategic decisions. This includes conducting surveys, holding feedback sessions, and implementing changes based on insights to enhance business development efforts in their territory (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) 
• Staying updated with industry trends, market dynamics, and best practices. This involves attending relevant workshops, seminars, and training programs to enhance their knowledge and skills. Regularly assess personal and team performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance productivity and effectiveness. This includes setting professional development goals and tracking progress. Actively participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships with key stakeholders, learn from peers, and stay informed about the latest developments in the business development field.                                                                          

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 3 years of business-to-business (B2B) sales experience.  
• Preferred 5 years of business-to-business (B2B) sales experience in the travel industry 
• 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, and 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 able to work independently 
• Entrepreneurial spirit                                                                                                               
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status). 

What You Can Expect  

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

Our Culture… Stronger Together 

Our highest responsibility and top priority is 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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