Director of Sales – Mid Market Accounts – Remote

Direct Travel; Minnesota; Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Direct Travel as a Director of Sales for Mid Market Accounts in this fully remote position. You'll drive new revenue with innovative products while building strong client relationships and leading negotiations. Ideal candidates have extensive sales experience, a deep understanding of the travel industry, and the ability to engage at executive levels.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee rewards program

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in sales roles, with a proven track record.
• Deep understanding of the Travel Tech Industry.
• Ability to engage C-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement territory sales plans for Mid-Market accounts.
• Identify decision-makers and develop relationships within client organizations.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients.

Skills

Sales expertise

Cloud technology knowledge

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Director of Sales – Mid Market Accounts – Remote

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Embark on the next step in your career journey with Direct Travel!

As one of the fastest growing Travel Management Companies (TMC) in the world, Direct Travel is committed to reimagining what is possible for the industry , including business travel, personalized experiences, and meetings & events. Under the forward-thinking direction of our experienced leadership team, we are rapidly expanding and leveraging next-generation technologies to deliver on our vision for The Perfect Trip . This is your opportunity to grow your career and be part of a dynamic team that is setting the new standard of travel and service excellence. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready for what’s next, we’d love for you to join us!

You will play a pivotal role in driving net new revenue for Direct Travel’s newest and industry-leading product set as well as our legacy tool set. This role will require the unique characteristics of a driven sales professional, with knowledge of the travel industry and all its intricacies, expertise of cloud technology, and the business acumen to navigate across all departments within an organization in order to drive home a vision that disrupts the status quo and challenges how organizations think about problems they didn’t know they had. This role requires a seasoned sales professional with a proven track record of success in selling complex solutions to global, enterprise-level organizations.

This is a fully remote position with up to 25% travel .

Expedition Expectations

• Develop and implement territory sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand market share within assigned Mid-Market accounts
• Identify key decision-makers, influencers and detractors within client organizations and develop strong relationships at multiple levels who will act for purchase
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights and recommendations to help them achieve their business goals
• Lead contract negotiations internally and with the client
• Regularly update forecasted deals in our customer relationship management system (CRM) on a daily and weekly basis
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, product development, value engineering, implementation, customer success and partner alliances to ensure alignment to drive client success
• Represent Direct Travel at industry events, conferences, and client meetings, showcasing our capabilities and thought leadership
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize sales processes and enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness
  
  

Passport to Success

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field OR equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience in sales roles, with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets
• Deep understanding of the Travel Tech Industry and its competitive landscape
• A dynamic person who can embrace the concept of the Perfect Trip and convey that vision to multiple stakeholders within an organization to drive net new revenue targets
• Possesses high level of business acumen to engage C-level executives
• Demonstrated ability to utilize sales methodologies. Comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations.
• A curious mindset coupled with creative problem-solving skills
• Must have excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

Benefits Onboard

In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Direct Travel offers an employee rewards and recognitions program, Total Rewards Package which includes Wellness, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support.

Our Brand Voyage: Direct Travel

Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies, and significant cost savings. The company is led by CEO Christal Bemont and Executive Chairman Steve Singh, noted business investor and founder of Concur. Direct Travel has offices in over 80 locations and is currently ranked among the top providers of travel on Travel Weekly’s Power List. For more information, visit www.dt.com .

Direct Travel is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer

If you're ready to chart a new course and advance your career with the valuable moments and travel experiences that await, we welcome you to submit your resume for consideration at Direct Travel.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Travel Arrangements

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