Global Sales Director
We are seeking a motivated Global Sales Director to drive new business growth by selling corporate travel solutions to medium and large-size companies. This role is ideal for a proven hunter with strong closing skills, deep Travel Management Company sales experience, and the ability to build relationships with executive-level decision makers. Candidates must have prior success selling corporate travel solutions within a Travel Management Company environment.
What You’ll Do
- Prospect, qualify, and close corporate clients with annual travel volume ranging from $750K to $10M.
- Sell corporate travel solutions, travel technology, and related services to medium and large-size companies.
- Build relationships with executives, influencers, and key decision makers.
- Identify client needs, uncover pain points, and present tailored travel management solutions.
- Conduct disciplined outbound sales activity, including cold calling, email outreach, internet research, and use of sales tools.
- Work closely with sales leadership, executive leadership, and account management to close new business.
- Leverage and grow partner channels to expand sales opportunities.
- Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline updates, and reporting in Salesforce and other tools.
- Manage an annual sales quota and consistently focus on activities that drive results.
- Work independently and run sales activity with ownership, discipline, and urgency.
Requirements
- Travel Management Company sales experience is required.
- 5+ years of sales experience in the corporate travel industry.
- Proven success selling corporate travel solutions, products, or services.
- Strong hunting, prospecting, cold calling, and closing skills.
- Experience selling to medium and large-size companies in a competitive market.
- Ability to engage with top executives, influencers, and decision makers.
- Knowledge of travel management technology, including corporate booking tools, expense management systems, and travel platforms.
- Strong ability to identify client needs and communicate tailored solutions.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
- Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and stay self-motivated.
- Experience using Salesforce or similar sales tools for activity tracking and reporting.
- Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
Preferences
- Existing network within the corporate travel industry.
- Experience closing clients with annual travel volume between $750K and $10M.
- Experience selling travel technology or technology-enabled travel solutions.
- Experience developing or leveraging partner channels.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to grow income through sales success.
- Background working with account management or executive teams to close complex deals.
Why This Role
You will sell valuable travel solutions to mid-size and large corporate clients, build executive relationships, and directly impact revenue growth.