DescriptionWhat We're Looking ForWe are looking for a seasoned
Business Development Manager living in the
East Coast, with experience in the
travel insurance industry to join our team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of working with travel advisors, travel agencies and travel service providers.
As a member of Faye's business development team, you will lead one of the company's most significant growth channels and be in charge of devising business development strategies, as well as identifying and partnering with suppliers and distributors in the travel industry.
We work in a fun, collaborative, and open-minded environment and are looking for proactive, accountable professionals focused on continuous learning and growth to push themselves and our team forward.
Responsibilities- In this East Coast remote role, you'll join our global business development team to drive distribution growth for Faye, focusing heavily on partnerships with travel advisors and agencies.
- Develop a near-term and long-term business opportunity pipeline in accordance with targets and defined strategies.
- Own partnerships from A-Z, from discovery to discussions with prospective partners to finalizing agreements to supporting them as they utilize Faye.
- Generate new leads, evaluate business opportunities, negotiate and secure distribution and growth partners.
- Represent Faye in various professional forums, conferences and events in the travel and insurance space.
Qualifications- 4+ years of experience in leading business development activities within the travel or travel insurance industry - with a focus on working with travel advisors and agencies.
- Successful proven track record in B2B2C sales and negotiations.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain a network of relationships.
- Ability to run with new ideas, be proactive and excel independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
- Ability and desire to travel domestically and internationally.
- Tech savvy.
