BDM, Chicago and Wisconsin (Remote opportunity)

BDM, Chicago and Wisconsin (Remote opportunity) ALG Vacations and Trisept United States OfficesUS - IL - ChicagoProfessional Staff/CorporateFull-timeYearly US Dollar (USD) pay basisSummary ALG Vacations (ALGV), part of Hyatt, is widely recognized for providing the industry's leading leisure travel experience to destinations worldwide. As North America's leading vertically integrated travel, hospitality, and leisure management groups, we can oversee all aspects of the vacation- from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. Serving more than three million passengers annually, each of our highly respected brands offers unique benefits and a wide portfolio of destinations.Grow your career asBusiness Development Manager (BDM) for Chicago and Wisconsinwithin ALG Vacations. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for representing and driving sales growth for ALG Vacations brands, including Travel Impressions, Apple Vacations, Funjet Vacations, United Vacations, and Blue Sky Tours, across an assigned portfolio of travel agency partners. This role focuses on building strong, consultative partnerships with agencies and their Independent Contractors by providing strategic support, education, and mentorship to increase engagement, loyalty, and performance.*MUST BE LOCATED IN THE CHICAGO/WISCONSIN AREA OR WILLING TO RELOCATE TO BE CONSIDERED*Essential Functions:Develop strategic alliances with Illinois and Wisconsin agencies, and Independent Consultants.Leverage preferred relationships of Apple Leisure Group to gain commitment, incremental revenue growth with travel agencies.Run reporting, analyze and provide feedback where needed to support the territory with carefully targeted strategies.Schedule Virtual and in person meetings with agency partners, create agendas, follow up and action items.Create strategic ways to grow engagement and build trust in an effort to shift business to ALG Vacations among WI and IL Accounts.Increase and promote distribution through VAX advisor travel booking platform in line with established goals.Represent ALG Vacations at events where needed (and occasionally outside territory) to cultivate new business opportunities and gain new revenue commitments.Achieve sales targets by managing region effectively, growing the opportunities for education and other effective ways to gain engagement among WI and IL Accounts.Attend internal meetings where feedback and insight for accounts in this territory would be needed.Monitor competitive activities in the marketplace and provide feedback in reporting and in meetings.Attend Weekly team calls where needed, designed to make a strategic impact on growth and development of the accounts.Administrative work to support the territory including but not limited to weekly BDM emails, updates on key webinars and policies, trainings, follow up on RSVP for events, and similar tasks to increase engagement.Create specialized introductions and training for new to ALGV agencies assigned to this role to help increase faster engagement.Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt core values.Qualifications:Experience:Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with degrees in business, marketing, communications or finance preferred.Two or more years of related experience in sales or the travel industry.Travel industry knowledge or experience preferred but will consider other candidates with transferable sales background.MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, SalesForce.Ability to travel both domestically and internationally by plane and car – 25%.Data Analytics – must be able to understand reports and be able to interpret data to provide effective solutions.Must have the ability to telecommute and be comfortable working independently.Sales and customer service skills – necessary to be able to provide the best experience for advisors.The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.About ALG VacationsIt all begins when our client's book with ALG Vacations. As North America's leading tour operator, we keep our standards as high as our passion for travel, working together with our agents to ensure every client's vacation exceeds every expectation. We are an industry innovator that combines the expertise of many different brands.ALG Vacations consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across multiple segments, comprising:Vacations : The largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through well-established vacation brandsDestination Management Services : Best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar DMC and WorldstarLoyalty Program : Exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation ClubTechnology Solutions : Innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers.Since 2021, ALG Vacations has proudly been part of Hyatt. At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging – of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. Since 1957, our colleagues have been at the heart of driving Hyatt to become one of the world's leading and fastest-growing hospitality brands, without ever losing focus on people and care.At ALG Vacations, we care for people so they can be at their best. We bring our values to life every day to ensure our colleagues have what they need to thrive, be their best selves, and create memorable guest experiences.We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:Travel Perks and Benefits for both ALG Vacations and HyattMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceBasic Life InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityCorporate Wellness ProgramTravel Discounts & DealsPaid Time Off & Holidays401(k) Plan with Company MatchWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.The salary range for this position is $76,100-$90,000. This role is also eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan.The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.#J-18808-Ljbffr