Strategic Business Development Manager

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Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees in Miami, Fl.  Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Azamara Club cruises - Strategic Business Development Manager

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for profitable revenue generation from assigned retail travel agency and incentive accounts with Azamara Club Cruises. The Strategic Business Development Manager will meet or exceed corporate growth goals, including Quarterly and Annual Sailed Revenue, as well as Quarterly Booked Guests, sales presentations to small/large audiences to promote entire brand, specific ships and destinations. The manager will also create and execute local marketing and promotional programs with assigned accounts within territory.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers at current individual accounts within territory.
• Work with Sales Manager to analyze and develop opportunities within territory.
• Develop territory account plans and marketing/promotional strategies for assigned account base
• Responsible for complete knowledge of all Azamara Cruises products, services, and brand representation.
• Analyze sales data in order to present monthly and quarterly business reviews with select accounts across territory
• Work with Key Account Manager handling HQ roll-up accounts to analyze and develop opportunities.
• Gather and communicate reporting on customer business profile (ROI, cost of sale, yield, retention, automation)
• Develop brand champions ensuring customers are kept up to date with the latest information on itineraries, pricing and product enhancements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven outside sales experience required; Travel industry preferred. Must be able to travel.
• Financial/Business acumen
• Presentation and Communication skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Information Management (Technology; Sales Automation)
• Territory Management
• Interpersonal and Collaboration skills

Thank you for your interest in this role. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is the world's second largest cruise company, operating under Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises brands. These brands offer an array of onboard activities, services and amenities, including simulated surfing, swimming pools, sun decks, beauty salons, exercise and spa facilities, ice skating rinks, in-line skating, basketball courts, rock climbing walls, miniature golf courses, gaming facilities, lounges, bars, Las Vegas-style entertainment, cinemas and Royal Promenades, which include interior shopping, dining and an entertainment boulevard.

Join our team as our Strategic Business Development Manager - Azamara Club Cruises.  Once you click to apply below, it will take you 10-15 mins to complete our application, which will help us better qualify your candidacy.   If you are being considered for this position you will hear back from us within the next 30-60 days.  During this time, you can view your application status on our career site. 

Join us at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., where great vacations begin with great employees!

RCL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.