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Europe Express · 16 hours ago

Business Development Manager, Northeast USA

Europe Express has been a trusted partner to travel advisors since 1990, offering customized European travel experiences. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for growing revenue by building relationships with travel agencies and advisors across a multi-state territory, focusing on lead generation and sales goals.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement a territory‑specific sales plan aligned with lead‑generation and growth goals
Prioritize agencies and advisors based on strategic opportunity and performance potential
Maintain and update territory and sales plans as needed
Serve as the primary point of contact for agencies and advisors in the territory
Strengthen existing relationships to increase engagement and performance
Identify, qualify, and grow new agency and advisor partnerships, with emphasis on preferred consortia and host‑agency networks
Increase advisor engagement and lead generation to support revenue targets
Collaborate with Groups and FIT teams to maximize opportunities and expand market reach
Contribute to creating sales collateral, presentations, webinars, newsletters, and other marketing materials
Maintain accurate advisor and agency data to support targeted communications
Use HubSpot to manage interactions, track pipeline activity, and support internal alignment
Represent the company at regional and national trade shows, sales events, and FAM trips
Coordinate travel logistics, event preparation, and post‑event follow‑up
Support timely resolution of customer service escalations and provide clear feedback to leadership
Ensure advisor concerns are addressed promptly to strengthen satisfaction and retention
Monitor territory performance using KPIs and HubSpot reporting tools
Deliver regular updates on performance, market trends, and insights
Document BDM activities in the CRM
Partner with Groups, FIT, and other internal teams to ensure seamless sales execution
Work closely with Marketing to align on engagement strategies and campaigns
Manage travel and discretionary marketing budgets responsibly
Complete expense reports and trip documentation on schedule

Qualification

Travel industry experienceSales strategy developmentRelationship managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyHubSpot experienceSocial media engagementCommunication skillsPresentation skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementCollaborative approach

Required

Proven experience in the travel industry
Demonstrated success managing travel agency accounts across a multi‑state territory
Strong track record of driving demand and revenue through strategic partnerships
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
Collaborative approach with experience working cross‑functionally
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable car
Ability to travel 50%+ domestically, with occasional international travel

Preferred

Existing relationships with host‑agency advisors and agency leadership
Knowledge of the Europe leisure travel market
Experience with HubSpot and AI tools that support sales efficiency
Comfort using social media and virtual platforms for engagement

Benefits

401k (company match of 50% on employee contributions, up to 4%)
17 days PTO + Birthday Off + public holidays
Health benefits - medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA
Life Insurance: Basic life, LT & ST disability and voluntary Life Insurance
Family and friends discounts
Remote working and travel opportunities

Company

Europe Express

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Europe Express expertise in providing high-quality, affordable custom vacations to Europe for both the group and FIT leisure markets.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Caroline Kaufmann Roberts
CFO
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Nicholas Stramp
Chief Operating Officer
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