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About the positionResponsibilities• Develop strategic alliances with assigned lower producing agencies, and Independent Consultants.• Leverage preferred relationships of Apple Leisure Group to gain commitment, incremental revenue growth with travel agencies.• Utilize a consultative sales approach to match the needs of the agency with the product offering of Apple Leisure Group.• Gain revenue commitments with travel agencies for the appropriate brand(s). Execute an implementation plan with agencies to realize committed revenue.• Maintain engagement plans for all opportunity accounts.• Create strategic ways to grow engagement and build trust in an effort to shift business to ALG Vacations.• Increase and promote distribution through VAX advisor travel booking platform in line with established goals.• Represent Apple Leisure Group at events when needed (and occasionally outside territory) to cultivate new business opportunities and gain new revenue commitments.• Achieve sales targets by managing territory effectively and growing the accounts with the biggest opportunities.• Create brand loyalty through the use of key tools such as joint marketing plans, agency education, provide marketing tools to agents, product differentiation, and value proposition of booking brand.• Document all sales activity in reporting tool.• Monitor competitive activities in the marketplace and provide feedback in reporting and in meetings.• Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt core values.• Attend Weekly team calls with Director designed to make a strategic impact on growth and development of the team and accounts.• Work alongside Regional Director to ensure key messages are being communicated and dealt with the accounts.• Attend roadmap calls with director weekly to focus on personal strategic development for future growth.Requirements• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with degrees in business, marketing, communications or finance preferred.• Five or more years of related experience in sales or the travel industry.• Travel industry knowledge or experience preferred but will consider other candidates with transferable sales background.• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Smartsheet.• Experience with SalesForce.• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally by plane and car - 20%.• Data Analytics - must be able to understand reports and be able to interpret data to provide effective solutions.• Must have the ability to telecommute and be comfortable working independently.• Sales and customer service skills - necessary to be able to provide the best experience for advisors.Benefits• 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.• Corporate Wellness Program.• Travel Discounts & Deals.• Paid Time Off & Holidays.• 401(k) Plan with Company Match.

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