Director Business Development

Corporate Travel Management; Fort Wayne, Omaha (IN, NE); Remote; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in travel management is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive sales through tailored travel solutions. The ideal candidate will excel in building relationships and possess strong sales and negotiation skills. This role involves generating new business and managing a sales pipeline, ensuring alignment with client needs. The position offers flexibility and a supportive team environment, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous match

Generous paid time off programs

Qualifications

• Proven ability to meet or exceed quota in B2B sales.
• Experience in consultative, solution-based selling.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through prospecting and cold calling.
• Develop relationships at the C-level within organizations.
• Achieve annual sales targets.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

5 years of work experience in B2B sales

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Director Business Development

ID

2025-1439

Category

Sales

Position Type

Full Time

Remote

Yes

Summary of Position

Some Sales Directors' simply sell the product. Our success in the market is the ability to tailor our offering to the client to match their existing strategic business direction when applied to travel. This is not a hard sell. Our service, product offering and competitive ability in the market, matched with an understanding of the clients' own business travel requirements IS a win-win sell. We firmly believe (and our success proves) that we have a product and service offering that is a solid value proposition.

As highlighted above, `tailored travel solutions' is what CTM is about, so you must have the ability to think creatively in your approach with clients. This will constantly be assessed in your ability to perform the role, aligned with your ability to understand the prospective client's business direction, and resulting travel requirements. We believe in our product, and it is the responsibility of all our Business Development Managers to ensure that our product matches the sell and the market requirements. Your on-going input will be sought in this regard. Success in this role will come for those who are flexible, great with time management, enjoy the 'give and take approach to their roles and job flexibility and are not afraid to ask for help proactively from the energetic team around them.

Schedule / Shift

Standard

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsible for generating new business through implementation of a territory plan to include prospecting, cold calling, qualifying, proposal development and presentation, negotiating and closing the account.
• Grow assigned territory
• Ability to drive value in a medium to long sales cycle, as well as non-RFP opportunities with quick decision timeframes.
• Able to develop and articulate CTM's value proposition for potential customers.
• Ability to develop relationships at the C-level within small to mid-sized organizations.
• Ability to sell to committees with multiple stakeholders and influencers.
• Manage and develop the pipeline to meet the quota established by the General Manager
• Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions, industry changes, and competitive positioning to be shared with the sales team and leadership.
• Build and maintain key travel industry relationships.
• Represent the organization at local and regional business travel industry events as required.
• And, most importantly, achieve your annual sales target!

Leadership Responsibilities

• This position may have direct and/or indirect reports which includes responsibility for overall performance management, including hiring, training, coaching, feedback, development, etc.
• Models the way for employees and sets a positive example by demonstrating our core values.
• Provides ongoing feedback and supports team member growth by working with employees and encouraging growth plans.
• Drives employee engagement. Facilitates regular and ongoing conversations about employee engagement and takes action to improve team and organizational culture.

Required of all CTM Positions

• Embrace CTM's core values of Connect, Evolve and Deliver.
• Professional, collaborative and supportive interaction with employees, clients, suppliers and vendors.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Appropriate and professional written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests.
• Creative and analytical thinking with strong problem-solving and consultative skills.
• Demonstrates calm under pressure - is a proactive contributor and eager to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to do basic math.
• Ability to read and interpret information.
• Attention to detail.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Education and Experience

• 5 years of work experience in B2B sales with proven ability to meet or exceed quota.
• Demonstrated prior success in selling corporate travel is strongly preferred.
• Experience in consultative, solution-based selling.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent sales and negotiation skills with the ability to close accounts
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering presentations, both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Display strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
• Stay abreast of travel industry developments and changes and utilize that knowledge to become a trusted adviser and to convert prospects to customers.
• Willingness to travel
• Motivated self-starter with the proven ability to work independently.

EEO Statement

CTM NA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants applying for job openings posted in the U.S. will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

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Flexible work arrangements are available. Depending on role, location, and business needs, colleagues may work onsite, hybrid (combination of in-office and virtual) or fully virtual.

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BENEFITS PROGRAM

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits programs, tailored to each part of the globe our people work in. From walking and fitness challenges to volunteer experiences, flexible work environments, generous leave programs and retirement plan options, we offer ways to support you in every stage of living your best life.

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance

Robust Wellness Program with incentives available to save money on your medical insurance premiums.

Supplemental Life; Accident; Cancer; Critical Illness; Identity Theft Protection and Legal Coverage

Three medical plan offerings including a High Deductible Health Plan, HMO plan (available in select states) and a Co-Pay medical plan.

Health Savings Account (HSA) with company core contribution and match, on a per pay period basis if enrolled in the HDHP medical plan.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Savings Account.

Dental Insurance Plan

Vision Insurance Plan

9 Company Paid Holidays including the day after Thanksgiving.

Generous paid time off programs for vacation and sick days

Employee Assistance Plan with access to Talk Space Therapy

Family Medical Leave

Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, plus Parental Leave (4 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.

Bereavement Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous match per pay period

Student Loan Payment Match

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Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.