Job Description

MSC Cruises, the world's third largest and fastest growing cruise line brand is expanding its Field Sales Team. As BDM (Business Development Manager) for the Midwest you will develop,, maintain and service travel partner relationships in IL, MI and WI. You will conduct in person sales meetings and events and represent MSC Cruises as the brand ambassador for that territory to create a positive perception and establish partnerships using a variety of strategies and innovative methods.

3+ year field sales experience for a large cruise line.

Thorough working knowledge of travel partner network in IL, MI and WI

Must live in one of the above States and be willing to do heavy travel.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and\/or relevant sales experience

Experience in negotiating and creating marketing plans required

Basic knowledge of Customer Relationship Management software

Experienced with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to build personal credibility by way of solid product knowledge, procedures, consistent follow-through and problem solving skills; and execute agreements using superior negotiation and presentation skills.

Business acumen – maintain knowledge of market and competitive trends.

Fluent English, oral and written skills. Any additional language is considered an advantage

Effective time management skills to work independently.

Mines assigned territory for new business streams on a regular basis. Research and continually source for new revenue opportunities and methods within territory to achieve sales goals.

Builds and establishes new travel agency business. Retain and manage business relationships for each travel agency and develop personalized approach to help maximize agencies’ profits. Generate ideas and strategies to actively participate in travel agency growth.

Plans, creates and implements an annual territory sales plan to achieve and maximize territory sales objectives as well as ensuring achievement of assigned goals. Reviews sales plan, accounts, promotional efforts and ROI monthly to determine success track, making adjustments to plan, when\/where necessary.

Develops a plan to remain accessible to travel partners and maintain open communication channels.

Manages budget within guidelines to include travel, Co-Op and all other expenses. Review spend at the end of each month.

Supports National Accounts marketing programs, promotions and events.

Analyzes sales data to present monthly, quarterly business reviews with accounts and make recommendations.

Conducts Seminars ,Familiarization Cruises, Cruise events, Trade and Consumer shows, as needed; therefore must have a reliable form of transportation, and must be able to travel as required. Requires travel of approximately 90%.

Remains current on corporate information, policies, procedures, sales and marketing programs, corporate communications and related materials.

Performs other job related functions as assigned. VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

US passport or Green Card

MSC is an everify employer Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.

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