Business Development Coaching Specialist- Travel Industry

Overview

Nexion Travel Group is a fully accredited host agency, offering membership to independent travel professionals since 1995. As part of Internova Travel Group, Nexion Travel Group provides ticketing, operations and fulfillment support to independent travel professionals coupled with best-in-class tools, technology, marketing, education and support. Nexion Travel Group is the complete host agency for multi-agent agencies, corporate agencies, experienced agents and those new to the industry. For more information about Nexion, click here.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Specialist (BDS) will assist in the business development and professional development plans designed to improve agency revenue and profitability. The BDS will work as part of a collaborative team to assist with the development and execution of the company’s online and in-person business coaching initiatives throughout the year and work to ensure that tasks are completed on-time and with a high degree of accuracy.  The BDS will also take an active role in the planning and executing of specialty business development educational opportunities online for Nexion Travel Group. The Business Development Specialist reports directly to the Director of Business Development.

• Assist in the development and execution of business development programs and regional, specialty, and online events
• Coordinate, prepare, facilitate, and instruct in collaboration with other staff for educational events that may be virtual, in Irving, TX or across the US
• Coordinate and execute the NEXstrides Business Coaching and Business Success Journeys programs
• Track business coaching metrics according to organizational standards
• Support members by managing a group email in-box, answering questions on the community platform and assisting with escalated issues
• Tasks may include phone calls, small-group live webinars, in-person training on the use of tools, supplier partners, technology, marketing, and any other opportunities that may present themselves.
• Monitor member performance during and beyond the initial on-boarding period and follow through on a consistent basis
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years travel industry experience, at least 2 years in a travel agency environment (preferred)
• Experience in adult learning theory and curriculum development (preferred)
• Experience in business coaching or a coaching culture mindset (preferred)  
• Strong organization, prioritization, & time management skills with a keen attention to detail (required)
• Exceptional presentation delivery skills (in-person & online) (required)
• Ability to work effectively with virtual teams, experience with virtual team environment (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills - candidate should be a self-starter and be highly motivated (required)
• Ideal candidate must have a strong sense of urgency, outstanding project and time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical skills, proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point skills important) and agency tools preferred
• Some travel may be required

PAY AND BENEFITS

Our benefit offerings include choice of two medical plans and two dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), company-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional additional life insurance and AD&D, disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, 401k Plan with company match, discounted employee travel options, access to LinkedIn Learning webinars and courses. Discounted pet insurance and auto, home, & renters insurance.

The salary range on this job posting/advertising has been developed to give applicants a wide range to comply with pay transparency laws in all states and geographical areas.  Many factors, such as years of experience, geographical location, budget etc. are considered when determining the starting rate of pay.  The salary range posted represents the pay range for U.S. candidates.  If the job posting indicates that the role is available for international candidate consideration, the salary range will be based on the local market for the country where the candidate would be working.

This role may be eligible for an incentive, commission, bonus, or a discretionary bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance.

Internova Travel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class.

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