
Mimma Waters
Regional Sales Director
Summary
Sales expert with over 15+ years experience in B2B and B2C sales in the cruise industry. I believe in building strong relationships based on trust with our industry partners. My passion for the cruise industry, and my love for taking on new challenges, led me to achieve Master's degree in Sustainable Tourism from ASU in 2019. My degree, combined with my experience, allows me to understand business from a modern global approach; and how to continue to grow sales in today's ever-changing world.
Experience
NW Sales Director
Hurtigruten / Seattle
Drive brand awareness. Identify new travel agency prospects. Maintain effective strategic relationships with travel agent partners, staff, executives, marketing, and sales teams. Facilitate product and sales trainings. Develop new B2B opportunities. Remain abreast of industry trends and competitor activities. Developed marketing and business plans aligned with corporate initiatives. Managed portfolio comprised of 1000+ accounts. Manage marketing and travel budgets to maximize ROI.
Business Development Director
Carnival Cruise Line / Seattle, WA
Built and
maintained pipeline of new opportunities in B2B sales. Developed market-level sales
strategies to enhance effectiveness of promotions and increase ROI. Analyzed
market trends and competitive conditions to influence management strategies. Delivered
continued improvement in revenue. Maintained book of 500 client accounts. Managed
marketing and travel budget to maximize ROI.
Trade & Community Relations Director
Carnival Cruise Line / Seattle, WA
Business Development Manager
Carnival Cruise Line / Los Angeles, CA
Personal Vacation Planner
Carnival Cruise Line / Miramar, FL
Education
Arizona State University
Master of Sustainable Tourism
The program encompassed learning about sustainability with an emphasis on the tourism industry including how apply tools to measure sustainability; collaborating with stakeholders at a variety of levels; mitigating the impact of travel & tourism on the environment.