Cruise Business Development Manager

Travel Recruitment are collaborating with a fabulous and forward thinking travel company who are now seeking an experienced Cruise Business Development Manager to join its supportive and busy team.

The ideal Cruise Business Development Manager shall drive sales through business development, member engagement, product and marketing activity.

We would consider cruise sales professionals with experience in retail travel or tour operator.

The role will focus on increasing member penetration, developing new business, strengthening member and supplier relationships, and identifying opportunities to increase enquiries, bookings and profitability.

Really exciting role for a sales driven cruise professional with business development, retail travel or cruise sales experience.

Cruise Business Development Manager Duties:

• Drive member penetration and new business, converting non-trading and low-volume members into active customers.
• Build strong relationships and understanding their needs and identifying opportunities to increase sales and repeat business.
• Represent the brand at industry events, support training initiatives and work closely with Sales, Product and Marketing to deliver commercial growth.
• Coordinate and support the Business Partner with new cruise training, as well as ship visits, fam trips and other product initiatives.
• Work closely with Sales, Product and Marketing to develop and promote relevant, commercially focused cruise offers and campaigns.
• Support website, social media and member communications when required.

Cruise Business Development Manager Essential Requirements:

• Experience in business development, account management or sales within cruise is essential, retail travel or tour operator background
• Strong knowledge of the cruise industry, travel agent environment and supplier landscape.
• Proven ability to build relationships, identify opportunities and deliver commercial results.
• Confident representing a business at events and industry functions.
• Experience delivering or supporting training, presentations or workshops.
• Excellent communication, influencing and collaboration skills.

Cruise Business Development Manager – Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to shape the growth of the brand.
• The chance to build relationships across the UK cruise and travel industry and make a direct commercial impact.
• Career growth
• Hybrid working – 1 day a week in the office.
• Plus many more benefits.

Locations ideal for the role includes, Hampshire, Surrey, London and Berkshire.