Business Development Manager – Eastern USA
Job No:
IG130
Location:
New York, Massachusetts or New Jersey, USA
For the past 28 years, Intrepid has been taking small groups on real life experiences that give back to the places and people we visit. Now the world's largest provider of adventure travel experiences, we cater for all ages, budgets, and appetites for adventure through Adventure Tours Australia, Geckos Adventures, Intrepid Travel, Peregrine Adventures and Urban Adventures.
Working in travel is a nice perk. An even better one is knowing that the work you do matters. Globally renowned as a leader in responsible travel, Intrepid Group has been a carbon-neutral business since 2010 and was the first global travel company to end elephant riding. The Intrepid Foundation, our not-for-profit, has raised $5m AUD for over 75 local and international charities by matching traveller donations dollar-for-dollar.
Job summary
Intrepid Group is a worldwide tour company specializing in small group sustainable travel. We operate trips in Asia & Pacific, Europe, Africa, South and Central America and the Middle East. Wherever we go in the world, we take a responsible attitude with us. We mostly take public transport, stay and eat in small-scale, locally-owned establishments, travel in small groups, and spread the word of sustainable tourism wherever possible.
We are looking for a Business Development Manager – Eastern USA, to represent us and work closely with our business partners and develop relationships and promote Intrepid Group. This is an ideal position for a passionate adventure traveller, travel consultant or an existing sales rep looking to progress to the next level. The successful candidate must be well travelled internationally and industry experience will be considered an advantage. This is an ideal position for someone trying to break into a travel industry sales role or a person currently in sales and now looking for excitement and growth within the industry.
The responsibilities include working ‘on the road' promoting thrilling destinations to the retail travel industry. In addition you will be responsible for developing business through promotional ideas and working with supporting agents.
This role reports to the Head of Business Development – Americas based in Toronto, Canada and will work as part of the Business Development Team in North America. This full time position based in New York, New Jersey or Massachusetts and is available for an immediate start.
Who are you?
- Qualifications and/or experience in sales or marketing ideally in a travel industry role
- Personal and/or professional travel experience in over 5 destinations that Intrepid operate
- Knowledge of the USA travel market
- Competent in use of Microsoft office products & internet
- USA passport or on-going working visa (without restrictions)
- Salesforce experience (preferred)
- Full Drivers License
What will you be doing?
The position's primary purpose is to maximize sales of our product with the Eastern USA travel agents and to build and maintain relationships with agents & agency groups. This includes providing excellent training and customer service to enhance industry relationships and marketing of our product throughout the industry.
Applications close 25 September 2018
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