Business Development Manager

Are you passionate about the hospitality industry and business growth? At Palladium Hotel Group , we’re looking for a Business Development Manager to lead the growth of our sales initiatives across the Northeast U.S., driving new business opportunities and building strong relationships with key partners in the travel industry. As Business Development Manager , you will play a crucial role in expanding the visibility of our luxury all-inclusive resorts across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Brazil. You’ll develop and execute strategic sales plans, represent our brand at major industry events, and strengthen our partnerships with travel agents, tour operators, and tourism boards. Main Responsibilities Maximize and promote the awareness of Palladium Hotel Group across assigned territories. Develop and implement annual business development plans to drive revenue growth with travel agencies, consortia, tour operators, and partner sales teams. Identify new opportunities and innovative approaches to increase sales performance. Conduct frequent sales calls and visits to key partners, including travel agencies, OTAs, and groups teams. Organize and lead familiarization (FAM) trips to PHG properties. Promote travel agent registration and engagement within PHG’s network. Participate in industry events, trade shows, and webinars to represent the brand professionally. Maintain strong communication and follow-up with partners to strengthen relationships and generate new business. Collaborate with marketing teams to develop presentations, campaigns, and merchandising strategies. Provide monthly performance reports and ROI analysis from sales activities and cooperative marketing initiatives. Manage relationships with tourism boards, tour operators, and travel associations to drive partnership growth. Ensure professional representation of PHG at all times. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Sales, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in a sales or marketing capacity within hospitality or travel. Proven success managing a large sales territory and growing revenue. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Familiarity with travel agencies, online distribution channels, and B2B sales. Excellent organizational and project management abilities. Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven professional with strong business acumen. Experience with Salesforce and digital reporting tools preferred. Valid U.S. passport and driver’s license required. Willingness to travel up to 80% (domestic and international). What We Offer Join an international hospitality group with a strong global presence. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural environment. Be part of strategic business growth projects in the luxury travel segment. Competitive compensation and benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr Palladium Hotel Group