Role Mission: 

As the Director of Business Development - Central , you will be responsible for generating additional revenue sources by expanding the company’s reach into the Central Region of the US. You must come into this role with existing, well-established relationships in this region specifically within the Luxury Travel Agency community. If you excel at curating immediate connections & building long-lasting relationships within the Travel industry, this role might just be for you! 

Who Are We:

Planning and managing a 5-Star vacation from scratch requires expertise, cleverness, and genuine passion for detail. That's what UJV is all about. UJV is a service driven team of experts that work behind the scenes, engineering luxury travel experiences for advisors globally, so they can grow their business and fully satisfy their exclusive clients.

We are the luxury travel advisor’s right hand. How?

• UJV is a team of travel experts that advises and supports luxury travel advisors worldwide. 
• We work behind the scenes as allies of top luxury travel advisors, to offer a 5 Star experience for their clients.
• We offer travel advisors the knowledge and tools needed to grow their business and better serve their exclusive clients.
• We offer an experience-centered service based on passion, expertise, integrity
• and attention to detail.
• We are willing to do the hard work in order to see our clients shine.

You Will:

1. Drive new client growth by building high level relationships and expanding existing VIP client segments within the Central Region. 
2. Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitor analysis, and opportunities for growth.
3. Maintain complete understanding and awareness of the Travel Industry’s competitive landscape and adjust strategy initiatives according to market needs and trends. 
4. Manage National Accounts in your territory, including planning sales activities, attending trade events, and conducting FAM trips. 
5. Collaborate with your Customer Success Manager (CSM) and sales team to ensure a seamless transition for our clients from prospect to repeat. 
6. Proactively promote all UJV's product offerings and services by utilizing social media for brand awareness.
7. Adhere to the budget, behavioral, and project management guidelines set forth by the Head of BD. 

You Have:

1. 5 years of experience within the Luxury Travel industry holding either a sales or business development role. 
2. Proven and tangible relationships with Travel Agencies within the Central Region. 
3. The ability and willingness to travel 40-50% of the time to meet with clients, attend industry events, and represent the company.
4. Demonstrated hunter mentality and a strong drive to achieve sales targets and exceed expectations through cold calling, networking, and lead generation.
5. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
6. Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative to drive results.

Benefits:

• Our top perk is the colleagues at UJV; the absolute best in the industry. We’re a company that never settles and is in constant search for growth & improvement. 
• Unlimited Vacation Time after 1 year 
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• 401k program Matching 

We offer an industry leading compensation package and a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. If you are a passionate and results-driven professional with a strong background in luxury travel sales, we invite you to join our team as the Director of Business Development - Central and contribute to the growth and success of our company.