Key Facts

Remote From:

Freelance

English

Hard Skills

Marketing Performance Measurement And Management Display Advertising Email Marketing Digital Advertising Sales Management Digital Advertising Prospect Management Account Management Digital Media Sales Business Networking +11 more

Other Skills

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Communication
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Negotiation
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Relationship Management
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Self-Motivation

Roles & Responsibilities

Proven experience in digital advertising sales, media sales or travel industry sales
Strong understanding of email marketing, display advertising, and performance-based media models
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage your own business activities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing skills

Requirements:

Identify, prospect, and close new advertising partnerships within the cruise and travel industries
Build, manage and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective advertisers
Develop customized advertising solutions aligned with client business objectives
Drive revenue through proactive outreach, including email, phone, LinkedIn, and industry networking

World Travel Holdings Inc

About World Travel Holdings Inc

World Travel Holdings specializes in selling dream vacations to millions of customers and is one of the nation’s largest distributors of cruises. Our team is known for putting our customers first and delivering a remarkable experience with every interaction. Many of our employees refer to World Travel Holdings as a family and embrace our Core Values of Passion, Pride, Teamwork and Velocity. In fact, we have been named Achievers “50 Most Engaged Workplaces" since 2011. More than 80% of our employees work from home and we are consistently recognized as an industry leader in remote employment. That is why FlexJobs named us in its Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs for three consecutive years. We are also privileged to have received prestigious awards and top honors from the largest cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Celebrity, just to name a few. Our status as a powerhouse in the travel industry has also been acknowledged by leading publications such as Travel Weekly’s Power List every year since 2007, and the Gold Travvy for Best Large Retail Agency by TravAllianceMedia. We have acquired these by the success we have had in owning and operating more than 17 brands like CruisesOnly, Cheap Cruises, LuxuryCruise.com, Vacation Outlet and Resort for a Day. The company markets and sells vacations on behalf of its more than 18 partner brands which are comprised of top leisure travel providers, including almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations — Priceline, BJ’s, Delta Airlines, Marriott, Hilton Grand Vacation Club and more. We also operate Dream Vacations/CruiseOne, a top-rated travel agency franchise, and a villas division comprised of Villas of Distinction, VillaRental.com and Jamaica Villas by Linda Smith. Offices in Wakefield, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Chorley, England.

Company type: Large

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

Overview:

Our Cruiseline.com team is seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Digital Sales Consultant (Independent Contractor) to support the growth of our digital advertising business. This role is ideal for experienced sales professionals who are confident in their ability to develop new business, close deals, and manage client relationships in a performance-based environment.

In this independent contractor role, you will sell digital advertising and performance marketing solutions across Cruiseline.com and the Shipmate app to cruise lines, travel retailers, and travel-related brands seeking to reach an engaged, high‑intent cruise audience. Your focus will be on monetizing premium advertising placements and performance-driven products, including targeted email marketing campaigns, high-visibility display advertising, and “Check Prices” integrations that tie directly to cruise deal traffic and conversions.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Identify, prospect, and close new advertising partnerships within the cruise and travel industries
Build, manage and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective advertisers
Develop customized advertising solutions aligned with client business objectives
Drive revenue through proactive outreach, including email, phone, LinkedIn, and industry networking
Maintain relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat and expanded business
Stay current on cruise industry trends and digital advertising best practices

Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate

Proven experience in digital advertising sales, media sales or travel industry sales
Strong understanding of email marketing, display advertising, and performance-based media models
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage your own business activities
Comfortable working in a commission-only, performance-driven engagement
Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing skills
Existing relationships within the cruise or travel industry are a strong plus

Compensation Structure

This position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) engagement. Contractors are not employees of World Travel Holdings, Cruiseline.com or any subsidiary and are not eligible for employee benefits. The contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, and business expenses.