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Manager, Business Development CAN

Vancouver, BC
Senior Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
Health Benefits
401(k)

About the role

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- Eastern Canada to fill this role, which is based remotely in or around Vancouver, CA. This position is 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 in alignment with the company's business objectives and Core Values. This role will be responsible for accounts across Canada. The candidate must live in the territory, preferably in British Columbia near Vancouver. This role reports to the Director of Sales, Western U.S., and Canada.

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

Responsibilities

  • This incumbent will need to be a self-starter with very strong sales skills/knowledge and B to B relationship building skills.
  • Must have experience with both virtual and live presentations for large audiences, as well as the ability to conduct product training.
  • Excellent, time management, planning and scheduling skills are needed. Possess the ability to work with minimal oversight and meet sales and account contact goals.
  • Must also have the ability to multitask and work simultaneously on several projects and initiatives.
  • Challenges include finding a balance between sales priorities and your support role with accounts.
  • Participation at trade conferences and events – often including weekends and or evenings.
  • Participation in ship inspections as needed – usually on the weekend. These events usually start at 8 am and last until approximately 3pm.

Requirements

  • 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, 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

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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About Holland America Line

Travel Arrangements
5001-10,000

For 150 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising, taking our guests to exotic destinations around the world. We are committed to our mission: Through excellence, we create once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every time.

Today, Holland America Line's fleet of 11 modern classic ships offers more than 500 sailings a year visiting all seven continents. Cruises include both popular and less-traveled ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mexico, South America, the Panama Canal, Australia, New Zealand and Asia — as well as unique voyages to the Amazon, Antarctica and our extended Grand Voyages.

We are actively recruiting skilled professionals who want to join our vibrant team! We have a variety of exciting perks such as Time off benefits - paid vacation & sick time, Travel - travel & cruise perks, Health -medical, dental & vision plans, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K and Profit Sharing Plans, Flexible Scheduling, Training - our in-house Discover U offers a full array of training courses, Rewards & Incentives such as commuting subsidies.