Business Development Manager

About the role

Vacation Express is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to grow relationships with travel agencies and host agents across a multi‑state territory. The role combines sales, networking, and travel expertise to promote all‑inclusive vacation packages.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with agency owners, managers, frontline travel agents, meeting planners and other distributors.
• Use KPIs to set, track and achieve sales goals.
• Source new leads, follow up with existing clients, and negotiate contracts each fiscal year.
• Analyze sales metrics and account trends using Salesforce and other software.
• Plan and execute in‑person sales calls, business functions, conferences, FAM trips and client luncheons.
• Present client pace reports and maintain accurate data mapping.

Required profile

• Magnetic personality with strong presentation and public‑speaking skills.
• Impeccable professional appearance and well‑mannered communication.
• Passion for travel, resorts, hotels and tropical destinations.
• Flexibility to travel internationally, including occasional weekends.
• Comfortable hosting groups of clients abroad and representing the brand at events.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Salesforce.

What we offer

• Opportunities to travel to Caribbean destinations for business.
• Collaborative environment with colleagues who love travel and humor.