Pleasant Holidays is one of the largest travel wholesalers in the United States specializing in vacation travel to the Hawaiian Islands, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, South Pacific (Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand & Tahiti), Japan & Asia, the United States & Canada, and cruise vacations worldwide is seeking Business Development Manager (BDM) – Southern California/Las Vegas.
Pleasant Holidays is a subsidiary of the Automobile Club of Southern California a diversified insurance, roadside assistance, financial services and travel organization serving more than 17 million AAA Members across 21 states.
Summary:
The Business Development Manager (BDM) position is an integral part of our company sales strategy and we are looking for a highly motivated individual that will be responsible for building and maintaining key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, achieving financial goals in the assigned territory, and maintaining extensive knowledge of competitive market conditions.
Primary Duties:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Travel Agency Sales
Account management of current clients
Development of new accounts
Trade events and onsite / online training
Travel is required, throughout the region including the hosting of travel agents and FAM trips to domestic and international destinations.
Participate in trade shows, seminars, and industry events, as required
Must be able to work nights and weekends
Performs other duties as assigned
Prerequisites:
This highly motivated person must have:
3+ years of relevant travel industry experience with a proven track record of sales growth
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Extensive travel agency contacts and National / Consortia relationships
Success developing FIT, Groups and Wedding travel business
Must be self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills
Location:
Territory consists of Los Angeles, Malibu, Glendale, Bakersfield, Bishop, Arcadia, Alhambra, Ventura, Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo counties, and Las Vegas. Must reside within the territory with preference in the Los Angeles area, and be able to drive.
Benefits: Offer includes a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance incentive, company car, medical, dental, vision and travel benefits plus a 401(k) plan.
The Business Development Manager (BDM) is on a base salary plus incentive program with unlimited earning potential based upon the achievement of certain corporate financial and personal business goals and objectives for Pleasant Holidays; most earn between $80,000 - $100,000 annually.
Benefits to working at Pleasant Holidays:
• Medical (with prescription)
• Vision
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, and Illness
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• AFLAC Plans
• Travel Discounts on all Pleasant Holidays packages, Hotel Rooms, Car Rentals, Tours & Activities. Discounts apply to family members and friends too!
Pleasant Holidays is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pleasant Holidays will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws