Holland
America Line has promoted Nate Burdulis to the position of director, strategic
sales planning and administration.
In this newly created role he will lead a team within the sales department that
will provide on-demand reporting, sales analytics and strategic interaction with
top accounts. Burdulis also will assist in developing and executing trade
distribution programs and initiatives designed to further expand the premium
line’s relationships with travel professionals.
He will report to Eva Jenner, Holland America Line’s vice president, North
America sales.
“Nate’s strong knowledge of our business, distribution channel structure and
processes will be a valuable asset to the sales team,” said Jenner. “His prior
experience in marketing and revenue management gives him a unique set of skills
to enhance and further develop the strong relationship Holland America Line has
with our travel partners. Nate will play an integral role in expanding our
PartnerSHIPS program.”
With PartnerSHIPS, all of Holland America Line’s trade programs and services are
rolled into a single platform, making it easier for travel professionals to have
full access to an at-a-glance menu of resources.
Burdulis’ most recent position with Holland America Line was manager, pricing
and demand, where he was responsible for all marketing and pricing initiatives
for a variety of cruise programs. He also developed educational training
materials and sales tools, conducted new product training and ensured effective
execution of marketing initiatives.
Prior to that, he was a revenue management analyst and marketing specialist at
Holland America Line. Burdulis holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Edward R.
Murrow School of Communication at Washington State University. |