BDM - Tour Operator, Louisiana, Mississippi & Arkansas Job at Travel Staff, Jackson, MS

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  • Travel Staff
  • Jackson, MS

Job Description

Summary: Looking for a Business Development Manager based in Jackson, MS., Little Rock, AK, or Monroe, LA., to work with a very tenured sales team (+7 years on average), with great opportunity to earn a great income. This role would report to a Regional Sales Manager.

Below is what we’re looking for in the ideal candidate :

  • Must have proven Travel Industry Sales experience.
  • Experienced BDM with a history of working for a Tour Operator selling Group Travel or selling directly to Affinity Groups.
  • Someone who is familiar with worldwide guided tours (Europe, Asia, Africa, Cuba, Central & South America, Australia, New Zealand, USA & Canada) and have sold this type of product to groups.
  • A BDM who has also sold European River Cruises and/or Small Ship Adventures.
  • Ability to learn and work on new tech systems/CRM, as well as manage analytics and work with the Marketing Department.
  • Someone who is autonomous and can work a list of prospects.
  • Someone who can work with a growing inside support team to meet goals.
  • A BDM who understands the demands of traveling, driving, working from the road and visiting clients within an assigned territory.

Compensation:

Our client treats their salespeople well, and we do not unfairly raise their sales goals (minimum sales threshold before they earn commission).

  • First-year base salary is $75k
  • Uncapped bonus commission based on revenue
  • Additional incentives / commission for hitting specific targets for some products
  • Significant part of the bonus paid quarterly

Benefits:

  • Health and Dental plans available with company coverage.
  • Fidelity retirement plan available with company matching (in a couple years, likely moving to a 401k).
  • Sick leave and Annual leave is flexible for sales team.
  • 2 sales team trips per year, at least one international. (example: last year they went to Iceland, this year they’re going to Croatia.

Professional growth:

  • Experienced BDMs would be considered for future Regional Manager positions.

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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