Business Development Manager - West Coast

Faye is an award-winning travel platform redefining what it means to feel protected away from home. They are seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager with experience in the travel insurance industry to lead significant growth channels and devise business development strategies.

Responsibilities:

• This is a remote role based in the West Coast where you’ll join our business development team spread out across the US and other time zones, and be a pivotal contributor to the growth of distribution opportunities for Faye, with a heavy focus on collaborating with travel advisors and agencies
• Develop a near-term and long-term business opportunity pipeline in accordance with targets and defined strategies
• Own partnerships from A-Z, from discovery to discussions with prospective partners to finalizing agreements to supporting them as they utilize Faye
• Generate new leads, evaluate business opportunities, negotiate and secure distribution and growth partners
• Represent Faye in various professional forums, conferences and events in the travel and insurance space

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in leading business development activities within the travel insurance industry - with a focus on working with travel advisors and agencies
• Successful proven track record in B2B2C sales and negotiations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain a network of relationships
• Ability to run with new ideas, be proactive and excel independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting and budgeting
• Ability and desire to travel domestically and internationally