What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Leisure Business Development Manager – Resorts & All-Inclusive (Southeast) position at The Staff Pad?
The Staff Pad has partnered with a global hospitality leader to identify a Senior Leisure Business Development Manager focused on All-Inclusive & Resort properties. This is a high-impact, relationship-driven role within the travel trade space—ideal for someone who thrives in face-to-face selling, partnership development, and driving revenue through travel advisors and wholesale channels.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Represent a premium portfolio of all-inclusive and resort properties across Mexico & the Caribbean
- Highly visible, field-based role with strong autonomy
- Opportunity to build and grow key travel trade relationships
- Blend of strategic sales in-market activation (events, trainings, FAMs)
- Travel-focused role (~40%) with exposure to top destinations
What You’ll Do
- Build and grow relationships with travel advisors, consortia, and wholesale partners
- Drive revenue through in-person meetings, events, trainings, and trade shows
- Deliver compelling sales presentations and product storytelling that bring resort experiences to life
- Partner with wholesalers on joint initiatives, campaigns, and activations
- Educate travel partners on key selling points, guest profiles, and differentiators
- Analyze account performance, identify opportunities, and drive strategic growth
- Act as the go-to expert for the resort & all-inclusive portfolio
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5 years in hospitality, travel, or leisure sales
- Experience working with travel advisors, consortia, or wholesale partners
- Strong relationship builder with a consultative sales approach
- Confident presenter with the ability to influence and engage audiences
- Knowledge of Mexico & Caribbean resort markets preferred
- Ability to manage a territory and travel regularly (~40%)
- Based in or near Atlanta with access to a major airport
Who You Are
- Naturally outgoing, relationship-driven, and polished
- Thrive in a field-based, high-energy sales environment
- Strategic thinker who can also execute day-to-day sales activity
- Passionate about travel, hospitality, and creating experiences
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to step into a high-visibility role within the travel trade space, representing a strong brand and driving meaningful business growth.
Location/Region: Atlanta, Georgia