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Sales Business Development Manager-Travel Agency Sales

Walt Disney World Resort • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33336 • Posted 3 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $97,100-$130,200/yr • Mid Level Manager

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As a Sales Business Development Manager for Travel Agency Sales at Walt Disney World Resort, you will be responsible for key accounts in an assigned territory, focusing on driving annual business results through crafting and implementing sales and marketing plans. This role involves handling a set of Authorized Disney Vacation Planners, as well as rising star and growth accounts, with a focus on all 6 domestic Disney Destinations products. This is a full-time position reporting to the Regional Sales Director, Travel Agency Sales.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Annual Business Results
  • Conduct sales calls to agencies within given territory assignment to maintain and grow relationships with clients who currently sell the portfolio of Disney products
  • Build and implement strategic sales & marketing plans to hit annual operating plan targets
  • Identify and develop new sales growth initiatives that are measurable and actionable
  • Provide product knowledge to clients through product and technology trainings for the portfolio of Disney products
  • Handle program budget and be accountable for timely forecasting, tracking and reporting
  • Improve all product and promotional opportunities through client tactics and communication
  • Conduct regional training or assist in the training of agents at events including Agent Education Programs, Familiarization trips (FAMs) ship tours

Qualifications

Required

  • At least five years of shown Travel Industry experience, specifically in a sales business development role
  • At least three years of Disney experience/processes
  • Consistent record of relationship building with C-Suite level contacts as well as front line and operational leadership
  • Confirmed history of product training facilitation for both small and large groups (75+)
  • Proficiency in negotiating and implementing annual marketing plans, co-operative investments and growth incentives
  • Validated experience in driving revenue for key brand priorities/multiple brands
  • Strong understanding of field level/remote selling
  • Deep knowledge of the Disney brand and portfolio of products
  • Strong planning and analytical skills to enhance business results
  • Broad understanding of marketing principles and ability to build strategic plans, creative problem solving skills
  • Broad understanding of travel industry and key trends in the territory and marketplace
  • Build, implement and measure unique marketing programs, social media tactics, consumer events and training initiatives
  • Excellent relationship skills and the ability to be a credible business partners, both internal and external
  • Proven track record to manage and secure confidential information

Preferred

  • Previous field sales experience in travel or entertainment industry
  • History of proven over achievement in roles/responsibilities
  • Working knowledge of all Disney Travel products (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Aulani, and Disney Cruise Line and National Geographic)
  • Knowledge of computer software, such as Tableau, SharePoint, and SHIELD
  • Existing relationships with travel agencies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey territory

Full Job Description

About the Role & Team:As a Sales Business Development Manager (SBDM) for Travel Agency Sales with Disney, you will be responsible for key accounts in an assigned territory. The SBDM is responsible for crafting and implementing multifaceted sales and marketing plans that drive portfolio revenue growth. The SBDM will actively handle a set of Authorized Disney Vacation Planners, in addition to, rising star and growth accounts. The SBDM will focus on all 6 domestic Disney Destinations products. Join this remarkable team!This is a Full-Time position.As a Sales Business Development Manager, you will report to the Regional Sales Director, Travel Agency Sales.What You Will Do:Drive Annual Business ResultsConduct sales calls to agencies within given territory assignment to maintain and grow relationships with clients who currently sell the portfolio of Disney productsBuild and implement strategic sales & marketing plans to hit annual operating plan targetsIdentify and develop new sales growth initiatives that are measurable and actionable. Be able to develop a case and solve sophisticated business issues.Provide product knowledge to clients through product and technology trainings for the portfolio of Disney productsHandle program budget and be accountable for timely forecasting, tracking and reportingImprove all product and promotional opportunities through client tactics and communicationConduct regional training or assist in the training of agents at events including Agent Education Programs, Familiarization trips (FAMs) ship tours, etcRequired Qualifications & Skills:At least five years of shown Travel Industry experience, specifically in a sales business development roleAt least three years of Disney experience/processesConsistent record of relationship building with C-Suite level contacts as well as front line and operational leadership as well as shown success with internal contactsConfirmed history of product training facilitation for both small and large groups (75+)Proficiency in negotiating and implementing annual marketing plans, co-operative investments and growth incentivesValidated experience in driving revenue for key brand priorities/multiple brandsStrong understanding of field level/remote sellingDeep knowledge of the Disney brand and portfolio of productsStrong planning and analytical skills to enhance business resultsBroad understanding of marketing principles and ability to build strategic plans, creative problem solving skillsBroad understanding of travel industry and key trends in the territory and marketplaceBuild, implement and measure unique marketing programs, social media tactics, consumer events and training initiativesExcellent relationship skills and the ability to be a credible business partners, both internal and externalProven track record to manage and secure confidential informationPreferred Qualifications:Previous field sales experience in travel or entertainment industryHistory of proven over achievement in roles/responsibilitiesWorking knowledge of all Disney Travel products (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Aulani, and Disney Cruise Line and National Geographic)Knowledge of computer software, such as Tableau, SharePoint, and SHIELDExisting relationships with travel agencies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey territoryPreferred Education:Certificate/Licenses: CTA or CTC desiredAdditional Information:Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at benefits.#DXMedia#LI-TF1The hiring range for this position is $97,100.00-$130,200.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.