Business Development Manager, Weddings and Events

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager specializing in Weddings and Special Occasions. The ideal candidate will specialize in generating and managing weddings and social group business within the Weddings and Special Occasions (WSO). Reporting to the Director of Weddings and Special Occasions, this role identifies, solicits, and secures new social and weddings opportunities while nurturing and cultivating existing relationships across travel agencies, wholesale partners, marketing and direct client business. Additionally, this position will assist with the distribution of leads to the appropriate Weddings and Special Occasions Sales Manager and assist with the initial stages of the sales process as needed.

Duties

• Identify, solicit, and cultivate new retail agency and wholesale accounts; maximize opportunities within existing partners.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and action plans to meet department and revenue objectives via lead generation.
• Conduct training calls and webinars to agencies to inform them of the Weddings and Special Occasions offerings.
• Represent Atlantis with the WSO team at trade shows, bridal events partner events and select Leisure Sales FAM trips. Conduct sales calls webinar and WSO presentations to new and targeted accounts.
• Assist with coordination and hosting of WSO familiarization trips (FAMs) in conjunction with the Director of Weddings and Special Occasions.
• Provide the WSO Sales Team with new qualified leads
• Provide ongoing support to WSO team, including deployment of leads and managing the shared inboxes and voicemail leads.
• Assist WSO Sales Team with initial lead responses, rate proposals and venue availability
• Analyze agency and wholesale account performance as well as foster the relationships with them. Identify revenue opportunities and trends; present insights to leadership.
• Provide support to the Director of Weddings and Special Occasions and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver strategic business results.
• Assist Director of WSO and Internal Departments to enhance the service received by our VIP clients and Bridal Couples.

Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hotel or resort sales, weddings sales and planning, or a similar role strongly preferred. Experience in promoting an marketing destinations.
• Robust understanding of weddings and social group segments including agencies, consortia and wholesale markets and direct client business.
• Proven success managing VIP clientele and networking to promote new business conversion.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, both domestically and internationally.
• Excellent and prompt verbal, written, and presentation skills; effective communication across multiple mediums.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage internal/external relationships under pressure and prompt response.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and industry systems (e.g. LMS, Delphi)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (e.g., Business, Marketing, Hospitality), though comparable experience may be accepted.

Atlantis Paradise Island, a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, is a dynamic destination embodying Bahamian culture with its immersive programming connecting guests to the rich history, art, people, food, and festivities of the Bahamas.

Home to Aquaventure, one of the world’s largest waterparks, the 141-acre waterscape of thrilling slides and river rides features 14 pools and five miles of white sand beaches. Atlantis is also home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, with over 65,000 aquatic animals from 250 species making their home in natural ocean-fed lagoons and habitats, including Dolphin Cay, the unparalleled marine animal conservation and education center created to provide guests with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn more about some of nature’s most friendly mammals.

Atlantis has five unique lodging options: the grand, iconic newly renovated towers of The Royal; family-friendly ambiance at The Coral; water-side villas at Harborside Resort; all-suite luxury accommodations at The Cove; and residential-style living at The Reef. All resort guests can book bespoke concierge offerings using Atlantis’ Sapphire Services, with a selection of experiences and curated itineraries showcasing the culture and beauty of the Bahamas.

Known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, Atlantis offers guests an impressive collection of over 20 restaurants, bars, and lounges with celebrity chef culinary masterpieces, including three outposts from Michelin star-rated chefs: Paranza by Michael White, Fish by José Andrés, and Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa. Most recently, Fieldtrip by JJ Johnson and Shake Shack made their debuts in the Caribbean with truly unique experiences at Atlantis.

With its unrivaled meeting and convention space and the well-appointed Atlantis Marina overlooking Marina Village, the Atlantis experiences are endless and unique to each traveler. Additional resort amenities include the renowned Atlantis Casino, the tranquil Mandara Spa, a newly opened tennis and pickleball center, indoor and outdoor regulation basketball courts, a 500-seat movie theater, a brand new miniature golf course and Escape Room, Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) for children ages 3-12, a gaming arcade, CRUSH, a teen nightclub, Jokers’ Wild comedy club, an award-winning 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, and an array of luxury and boutique duty-free shopping.

Since its debut, Atlantis has remained dedicated to sustainability and environmental conservation. Through its purpose-led efforts with Dolphin Cay and the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), Atlantis has committed to a meaningful connection with the ocean, marine life, sustainability, and environmental stewardship through marine education, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and restoration of sea species and their habitats throughout the Bahamas and the Caribbean.