ALG Vacations (ALGV), part of the Hyatt family, is widely recognized for providing the industry's leading leisure travel experience to destinations worldwide. As North America’s only vertically integrated travel, hospitality, and leisure management group, we can oversee all aspects of the vacation- from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. Serving more than three million passengers annually, each of our highly respected brands offers unique benefits and a wide portfolio of destinations.

Grow your career as a successful Business Development Manager - Luxury USA West Coast with Inclusive Collection. In this role, you will be responsible to grow, lead and manage all luxury sales efforts targeting high-end TA`s primarily in the USA with special focus in the Impression Brand. You will focus on the highest end retail consortia, TA and direct booking channels as well as coordinating the sales efforts and relationships with upscale wholesaler and distribution channels. You will concentrate in developing and creating awareness towards the Impression Brand in all sales distribution channels including but not limited to online travel agencies, Consortia Partners, luxury tour operators, AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts and more. You will be responsible for creating awareness of the luxury resorts and brands; liaison with the Regional Directors Sales and Director of Sales Consortia and Luxury Brands on global strategies and maximize revenues in the USA through coordinated retail and partner marketing efforts and relationships.

A successful Business Development Manager - Luxury USA West Coast will:

• BE LOCATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
• Create and execute strategic sales actions for all third-party luxury channels 
• Maximize sales and drive revenues at the retail and wholesale/partner level 
• Coordinate and execute joint sales calls with primary partners 
• Represent brands at various associations, trade shows, road shows and other events 
• Assist with sales plans, benchmarking, owner reports, marketing plans as needed 
• Impeccably maintain partner databases 
• Report to management on trends and market developments  
• Build relationships with Business Partners and 3rd party vendors 
• Take initiative to go beyond the ordinary to differentiate us from the competition and create loyalty 
• Bring fresh new ideas to the organization in order to create new business opportunities 
• Perform other related duties as required 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Existing network of high-end leisure luxury channels and segments 
• Proven ability of generating and increasing sales in given territory 
• Solid understanding and experience in hospitality industry 
• Ability to present to large audiences (50-350 travel agents) and work well under pressure
• Strong management experience with superior written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, highly detail-oriented and results driven
• Strong organization and time management skills 
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to independently gather, collate, validate and analyze data 
• Advanced MS Office skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel 
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.
• Ability to travel with a valid passport

Since 2021, ALG Vacations has been part of the Hyatt family. At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care where our colleague’s become family. Our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business since 1957 and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world.

As we continue to grow our business together, we never lose sight of what’s most important: Our People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. 

To learn more about ALG Vacations: https://alg.www.vaxvacationaccess.com/about-us/

About INCLUSIVE COLLECTION

Inclusive Collection offers the luxury leisure market high quality Endless Privileges, UnlimitedLuxury and Unlimited-Fun vacations, where everything is included.

Our Values

At ALG Vacations, we call our employees Colleagues, because we are more than just employees. We care for people so they can be at their best, we provide a world of understanding and care, and we deliver distinctive experiences for our guests. Our Values, by which we operate:

                Empathy • Well Being • Inclusion • Integrity • Respect • Experimentation                                       

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Being part of ALG Vacations and the Hyatt family means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We are committed to diversity across the board—from who we hire and develop, organizations we support, and who we buy from and work with.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Travel Perks and Benefits for both ALG Vacations and Hyatt
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Travel Discounts & Deals
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.