OutsideAgents.com Names Lionel Garcia As Vice President, Sales & Agent Development
Jacksonville, FL, November 14, 2024 – OutsideAgents.com, America’s premier host agency, is excited to announce the hiring of seasoned travel industry professional Lionel Garcia as Vice President, Sales & Agent Development. With over 22 years in the travel industry, Lionel joins OutsideAgents.com with a rich background of knowledge and a proven track record of success.
Garcia will focus on developing and growing the preferred supplier sales among members of OutsideAgents.com complemented by a strategic communication plan designed to ensure that agents effectively utilize all available tools and resources. Furthermore, he will be responsible for implementing initiatives to enhance training and education and optimizing technology for greater efficiency, all aimed at driving sales growth and improving agent satisfaction.
Most recently, Garcia served as the Director of Strategic Accounts at MSC Cruises USA, where he managed a portfolio of strategic accounts, predominantly top-level host agencies. Prior to MSC Cruises, Garcia held key positions at Azamara and Royal Caribbean International.
Steve Muraca and Chad Burt, Co-Owners of OutsideAgents.com stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Lionel to the OutsideAgents.com team. His extensive expertise and hands-on experience will be instrumental in elevating our business to new levels, providing significant value to both our member agents and preferred vendors.”
OutsideAgents.com is owned and operated by cousins and best friends Chad Burt and Steve Muraca. In over 30 years of operation, OutsideAgents.com has grown to become one of North America’s largest and most profitable host agencies, supporting over 10,000 agents across the United States. OutsideAgents.com offers unparalleled support, award-winning training, cutting-edge technology, best-of-class marketing and the highest commissions in the industry. OutsideAgents.com prides itself on the availability of Chad, Steve and the entire staff as it demonstrates their commitment to their agent partners. For more information, please visit OutsideAgents.com.
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