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Meliá Hotels International

Business Development Manager - Chicago, ILL USA

Meliá Hotels International, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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“The world is yours with Meliá”

Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part of our extensive global family

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.

My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Are you a driven professional with a passion for the Premium industry? Do you have a knack for building relationships and generating new business opportunities?

This position is

fully remote , allowing you to work from the Chicago area but with a greater knowledge of the Illinois market.

What You’ll Do

Promote MHI Products: Educate travel partners and key decision-makers about Meliá Hotels International products to increase sales and brand recognition.

Develop New Business: Identify and establish new business opportunities with Travel Partners such as: Agencies that belong to a PREMIUM Consortia, Tour Operators, Airlines, Tourism Boards, Entertainment houses/agencies, Luxury Travel Agencies in your assigned territory to any hotel in the MHI portfolio worldwide.

Sales Coordination: Manage all related sales operations in line with corporate policies and standards.

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a clear and concise sales plan to generate new prospects and meet sales goals.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain business relationships in the respective markets to drive fruitful business relations.

Market Analysis: Conduct competitor and market analysis, and collaborate closely with hotels and other counterparts within the organization.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: Minimum of three years in a similar role, with a proven track record of exceeding sales goals.

Skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills, ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Attitude: Positive under all circumstances and goal‑oriented.

Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the assigned area/market, proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems, experience with RFP management and business development tools.

Legal Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Languages: Native or bilingual proficiency in English; other languages are highly valued.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to

equal opportunities between women and men

in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to

equality and diversity , avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that

diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company .

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through

a socially responsible team . In this sense, our motto is “ Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present ”. Thanks to all our collaborators, we make it possible.

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