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Manager Strategic Business Development Asia
full-timeKowloon

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Location

Kowloon

Type

full-time

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About this role

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at Royal Caribbean Group. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Silversea is the defining name in luxurious cruise travel by distinguishing itself in the ultra-luxury market with its elegant, all-suite ships, all-inclusive pricing, worldwide itineraries and genuine hospitality. We are proud of our reputation as the "World's Best" cruise line and seek individuals who take personal pride in their work to join our award-winning team.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Head of Sales Asia, the position is responsible for implementing strategic business development initiatives and business partnerships to support revenue growth in the region. The person will work very closely with local area sales teams, commercial planning and other departments to implement activities supporting profitable revenue generation and strengthening Silversea leadership position in the market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implement partnership/alliances opportunities to strengthen Silversea revenue generating capabilities and market position
  • Support activations, visibility and reach of Silversea products within the trade channel by ongoing training and education of trade partners as well as securing win-win deals and activities
  • Drive development and implementation of differentiated service and value proposition opportunities that align with Silversea strategic objectives
  • Support area sales teams in activating new agencies as well as accelerating growth of existing partners through collaboration and developing strategic commercial concepts and activities in order to develop our activity and increase our sales
  • Support area sales teams in selecting and marketing the right opportunities and products to maximize sales; provide a hands-on training and educational programs to the sales teams as well as key partners
  • Be a subject matter expert in the area of expedition sales and have a strong focus on expedition sales development; grow agency base selling expedition product through education and implementation of expedition sales development plans
  • Support area sales teams in driving strategic/high value group business by coordinating the set-up and fulfillment of such business (groups, space contracts, charters)
  • Together with area sales identify and capture opportunities for charters, space contracts
  •  Develop MICE business within the region
  • Project manage and drive strategic initiatives as defined by Head of Sales Asia
  • Provide guidance and support to direct sales team on maximizing their sales potential; share strategic market insights, educate and train. Offer advice on product selection and key focus areas.
  • Work with Director of Consumer Sales on setting up effective sales campaigns and sales tools to accelerate growth of the direct channel, especially in the area of expedition.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent. Master’s degree or higher would-be a plus.
  • 7 years or more in a position that required high level of project management and operational management is a plus.
  • 2 years or more of experience in cruise or travel industry, tour operator related business, or experience in destination product development or operations. Longer tenure with this type of experience would be a plus.
  • Rounded sales professional in a variety of experience in sales development roles 
  • Proven track record of success in fast-paced environment with demanding timelines.
  • Experience in a project management.
  • Proven track record in driving sales excellence and GTM strategies
  • Highly organized, self-motivated and capable of working with minimal day-to-day direction.
  • Passion for Results: motivated by goal achievement and continuous improvement, with the enthusiasm and drive to motivate the wider organization
  • Understanding of the luxury travel market preferred.
  • Business Acumen: Demonstrate a keen understanding of business operations and the organizational levers (systems, processes, departments, functions) that drive profitable growth.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to tactfully deal with internal and external contacts both domestic and international.
  • Must possess a positive, team-player attitude
  • Highly organized, self-motivated and capable of working with minimal day-to-day direction.
  • Proven ability to achieve sales goals.
  • Proven track record in driving growth and developing markets.
  • Understanding of the luxury travel market preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.  

 

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

Other facts

Tech stack
Strategic Business Development,Sales Management,Project Management,Operational Management,Cruise Industry Knowledge,Training and Education,Market Analysis,Partnership Development,Sales Excellence,Luxury Travel Market,Interpersonal Skills,Team Collaboration,MICE Business Development,Expedition Sales,Commercial Planning,Revenue Growth

About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd

At Royal Caribbean Group, we deliver unforgettable vacations to guests who trust us with life’s greatest moments. We build the best ships, and even better careers, all while doing the right thing. We are passionate. We are innovative. We are unstoppable. We open the world to our employees. Your journey is our journey — chart your own course. Journey with us!

Our culture: 

What sets the Group apart is the multicultural environment we create with employees from over 126 countries. We cultivate a workplace where employees feel they can be themselves, are appreciated because of their differences and are empowered to become part of the fabric of the Group. We have been repeatedly recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For us, it’s a simple three-word phrase: Make good choices. Our employees have a commitment to compliance, doing the right thing and integrity.

Our brands: 

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a cruise vacation company comprised of three award-winning global brands: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate a global fleet traveling to more than 800 destinations worldwide.

Our promise: 

We deliver the best vacation experiences, responsibly. Every one of our values and actions flows from this promise. To operate the safest ships on the seas. To protect the oceans we sail. To put people and communities first in everything we do.

Link to the careers page: https://careers.royalcaribbeangroup.com/

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Travel Arrangements

What you'll do

  • The Manager of Strategic Business Development Asia is responsible for implementing strategic initiatives and partnerships to support revenue growth in the region. This includes collaborating with sales teams and developing training programs to enhance sales capabilities.

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