Danny Becker Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Marketed high-end, two-vessel, destination oriented cruise line (division of Royal Caribbean International) in seven state South Central USA region. Worked closely with key national and regional accounts (and their affiliate agencies) in the luxury market to build brand awareness and confidence with agents and their up-market clients.► Completed 2010 as top SBDM in revenue and guest goal attainment► Completed 2011 as one of the top three producing SBDMs/regions, with highest revenue goals of any region► Exceeded revenue goals with key accounts such as Nexion and Vacations To Go

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Marketed boutique, ultra-luxury, two-vessel yachting line in six state South Central USA Region. Emphasis 50% on FIT market and 50% on groups and charters from the following markets: Corporate meeting & incentives, charity groups, high-end family & friends voyages and high net-worth pied-piper programs.► Sold first of three full yacht charters within six months of accepting position► Increased regional production by 10% or more in each of four years

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Marketed major international cruise line to travel agents in the northern half of Texas. ► Received award and recognition of revenue goal achievement in 2002

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

► Marketed small three-ship sailing line to travel agencies, meeting/incentive houses and tour operators in 17 state mid-west region with emphasis on charters and groups

Arlington, Texas

Recruited by start up internet travel content company to solicit and sign travel suppliers for various levels of website content and promotional support. Developed national marketing plan to secure travel industry suppliers and advertisers. Initiated strategic national travel and trade show participation plan and compiled content for supplier information sales packet. Performed account management role for existing clients while prospecting for new suppliers► Achieved annual sales goal of $240,000 in sales in six months for this startup company► Secured fourteen new suppliers and advertisers, including six cruise lines, six tour operators and two all-inclusive resorts

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Recruited by Dallas Direct Marketing firm Brierley & Partners to grow number and scope of product offerings and commissions for in-house travel agency On-Call Vacations (OCV). OCV client base was comprised of "opt-in" United Airlines (UAL) Silver Wings Plus (SWP) senior travelers. Key responsibilities included soliciting and signing new travel suppliers and renewing contracts for existing suppliers as sponsors and partners of SWP program. In addition, interacted regularly with cruise lines, tour operators and UAL partner airlines to design and market exclusively priced cruises, tours, and customized land packages to OCV customers. Collaborated with Vice President of Operations and OCV managers in policy development and implementation in regards to hiring, training, motivating and compensating OCV call center personnel.► Increased gross sales and commissions for in-house travel agency – On-Call Vacations – from $2.2 million gross sales and $290.000 gross commissions in 1999, to gross sales of $3.65 million and gross commissions of $475,000, in 2000► Promoted from Director of Sales to Vice President of Sales (Tours Travel & Cruising) within six months of hire date

Dallas/Fort Worth Area & Birmingham, Alabama

Marketed large, internationally recognized and awarded cruise company to travel agents, meeting planners and consumers in two multi-state territories. Developed new business relationships while nurturing existing ones. Created and implemented strategic territory wide sales and marketing plans as well as individual agency plans, and trained and updated front-line agents on new ships, promotions and programs. Participated in various travel, trade and cruise shows and presented Royal Caribbean and Celebrity products and promotions to both agent and consumer audiences► Exceeded revenue goals in seven out of eleven years. Four of eleven years by 110% or more ► Recognized as Regional District Sales Manager of the Year in 1996 and 1997► Circle of Excellence Winner in the first quarter 1996 and first quarter 1997