Business Development Manager

ProspectBlue is looking for a Business Development Manager for a client on the East Coast!

We are looking for a seasoned Business Development Manager 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.

Responsibilities

• This is a remote role based on either coast where you’ll join our business development team spread out across the US and other time zones, and be a pivotal contributor to the growth of distribution opportunities with them, with a heavy focus on collaborating 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 the client.
• Generate new leads, evaluate business opportunities, negotiate and secure distribution and growth partners.
• Represent them 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 insurance industry, with a focus on working with travel advisors and agencies.
• 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.