Global Sales Director - Travel

Ashton North LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks a Global Sales Director to lead enterprise sales across national and global accounts. This executive will shape market strategy, build senior relationships, and close multi-million-dollar enterprise agreements while guiding the sales organization.

The role is remote with about 25% travel and requires 8+ years in enterprise B2B sales, Fortune 1000 experience, and a track record of $1M+ deals. Bachelor’s is required; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise B2B sales.
• 4+ years in corporate travel services or related sector.
• Experience winning/growing Fortune 1000 accounts.
• Experience closing $1M+ enterprise opportunities.
• Knowledge of corporate travel, payments, expense management, events, or fintech.
• Strong C-suite relationships and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading and developing sales professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the enterprise growth strategy.
• Build a strong pipeline of large strategic accounts.
• Lead major opportunities from engagement through contract execution.
• Develop senior-level relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations.
• Partner across marketing, product, and client-facing teams.
• Provide leadership with pipeline and revenue forecasts.
• Represent the organization with key clients and at industry events.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Strategic account mgmt

C-suite negotiations

Leadership

Relationship building

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Global Sales Director

Our client is seeking an accomplished enterprise sales leader to drive new business and strategic account growth across large national and global organizations. This executive-level role will lead the sales function, shape market strategy, develop key relationships, and close significant enterprise agreements.

The position is remote with approximately 25% travel.

Background

• 8+ years of enterprise B2B sales experience
• 4+ years within corporate travel services or a closely related sector
• Success winning and growing Fortune 1000 accounts
• Experience closing $1M+ enterprise opportunities
• Knowledge of corporate travel, payments, expense management, events, or fintech
• Strong C-suite relationship and negotiation skills
• Experience leading and developing sales professionals
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the enterprise growth strategy
• Build a strong pipeline of large strategic accounts
• Lead major opportunities from initial engagement through contract execution
• Develop senior-level relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Lead complex commercial negotiations
• Partner across marketing, product, and client-facing teams
• Provide leadership with pipeline and revenue forecasts
• Represent the organization with key clients and at relevant industry events

Preferred: Existing corporate travel relationships, enterprise SaaS experience, or experience developing strategic partnerships and sales channels.