Full-Time Director of Business Development

Position Overview: The Director of Business Development will drive business growth and expand market presence in North America. This remote role requires a dynamic individual with experience in both luxury travel and group/mass business segments. Collaboration with teams in Turkey is essential. Travel to attend tradeshows, events, and sales calls is required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute strategic plans to expand market presence in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
2. Identify target markets, key accounts, and industry segments to maximize business opportunities.
3. Cultivate relationships with hotels, airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, travel advisors, and corporate clients.
4. Negotiate favorable terms with partners.
5. Lead sales efforts to acquire and expand accounts in both luxury and group/mass business segments.
6. Conduct sales calls, presentations, and meetings.
7. Represent the companies at industry tradeshows, conferences, and events.
8. Organize and coordinate participation in events.
9. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
10. Analyze business data and performance metrics.
11. Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in group or leisure travel, coordinating with travel agencies/advisors in North America.
• Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or related roles in luxury travel and group/mass business segments.
• Strong understanding of the US travel market, promoting destination-based travel services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and result-oriented, ability to work independently and remotely.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Turkish a plus.
• Must be located in EST time zone.

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This remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to shaping unforgettable travel experiences for our clients.

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