Business Development Manager - Morris County or Surrounding Area

Join us and make an impact!

Looking to make a difference and an impact in your workplace? Join a collaborative culture of inclusion, growth and a chance to express your "Unique" creativity.

WHO ARE WE?

Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. We take pride in providing sales, marketing, public relations, advertising and creative services to Sandals and Beaches Resorts to showcase the Luxury Included experience, which the guests have come to adore.

We are dedicated to our customers, vendors and our most precious commodity, our staff. We strive to excel in all areas of the company to provide overall satisfaction in a healthy work environment. UVI also believes in giving back to our community and are active participants in supporting the Sandals Foundation, March of Dimes and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for individuals with forward thinking mindsets that will bring us to the next level. At Unique Vacations, Inc. we feel that a company is most powerful when everyone can make their mark. When you do what you love, you will be empowered to create the future that you want.

APPLY, CREATE, IMPACT:

Unique Vacations, Inc. is currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team! If you are interested, please apply as well as visit our career portal at:

This position is based in Morris County, Essex County or Hudson County. Candidate must reside near a major international airport.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Business Development Managers must impact the number of clients booking Sandals, Beaches, and Grand Pineapple by servicing, educating, and building relationships in a proactive, professional manner within your assigned territory at the Travel Agent, Tour Operator, and Tourist Board levels.
• Grow new business by helping travel agencies develop marketing plans and reach booking goals via utilization of the vast tools available through the Certified & Preferred Sandals Agency Programs.
• The position requires an outgoing, positive, professional attitude, strong communication and time management skills, teamwork and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Job requires extensive travel and a major commitment.
• Business Development Managers are required to have a level of computer proficiency that will allow them to navigate the internet, communicate via e-mail, operate a laptop computer, conduct presentations using PowerPoint, manipulate Excel spreadsheets, and prepare documents using a word processor. In addition, Business Development Managers are expected to speak in public and prepare presentations for travel agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and presentation skills for communicating with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Ability to work under stressful situations and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with little to no supervision.
• Ability to work within a team setting. Ability to multi-task and shift direction quickly.
• Ability to travel internationally as well as domestic, and maintain proper and up-to-date documentation.
• To effectively communicate with a variety of people including members of management, senior management, product management, support and development teams are required.
• Must also be willing to have image captured for Sales & Marketing purposes.

For most of the locations a wrapped company car will not be readily available. However, we will extend a monthly car-allowance for the use of your personal vehicle. Typically, a Company Vehicle may take up to 6 months to receive.

The car allowance is given to assist with the cost of gas, insurance, wear & tear and maintenance of your personal vehicle.

We also ask that the candidate have a personal credit card, which will be needed for business expenses (expenses will be reimbursed by the company within 2 weeks).

To be successful in this position requires a huge commitment. There will be many overnights stays within your region. The BDM position is for the Sales & Marketing expert, that isn't afraid of hard work, team work and being a motivator and support for the area accounts and fellow team members.

Position includes a major element of administrative work, along with business development and marketing.

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to grow business and work under pressure
• The ability to drive and/or travel away from home every week & extensively as needed
• The ability to work weekend events in your region and host trips to the Caribbean (will involve nights & weekends)
• The ability to self-motivate & work independently from a home office without direct supervision
• The ability to prioritize, organize, and execute many activities, all at once, while maintaining a certain amount of flexibility and dealing with consistent changes
• The ability to maintain professionalism in social situations
• The ability to clearly articulate information via written and oral communication including public speaking, slide presentations, and webinars, often to large groups
• The ideal candidate will have a high level of proficiency with email, Power-point, Outlook, Excel, Word, and most Social Media Platforms
• The ability to manage administrative tasks while traveling overnight
• The ideal candidate will possess strong inter-personal skills; the ability to build and maintain relationships with accounts, peers, and clients
• The ability to lift boxes of collateral (up to 50lbs) and set up booth displays
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record and valid passport

BENEFITS:

We offer Health, Dental, Vision, LTD & Life Insurance, Sick days, Vacation days, Seven paid Legal Holidays and a generous 401K package. After one year of continuous employment you may visit one of the Resorts we represent at a minimal cost.

Once you visit one of the properties, you will not only experience the best of what the brand has to offer but you will get to see first hand what makes us so passionate and most of all so "Unique".

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year + Incentives

COVID-19 considerations:
For the health and safety of our employees and travel partners, we have implemented protocols and policies regarding the control and prevention of COVID-19.

Please Note: Should your resume be selected for further consideration and in order to continue through the interview process, you must be willing to complete a preliminary questionnaire that will outline the position in detail.