Global Sales Director - Travel

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Global Sales Director for Travel Tech to lead enterprise sales and define go-to-market strategy. You will own major multi-million dollar deals, while expanding strategic relationships with national and multinational brands.

This is a remote role with ~25% travel, and requires deep executive engagement. You will drive revenue by shaping strategy, building a robust pipeline, and collaborating with marketing, product, and client teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years selling to enterprise B2B customers
• 4+ years in corporate travel services or adjacent industry
• Proven results landing and growing Fortune 1000 relationships
• History of closing deals worth $1M or more
• Familiarity with corporate travel, payments, expense management, events, or fintech
• Credibility with C-suite buyers and strong negotiation skills
• Experience coaching and managing sales talent
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA a plus

Responsibilities

• Shape and carry out the strategy for growing enterprise revenue
• Generate and maintain a healthy pipeline of large, strategic target accounts
• Own major deals end to end, from the first conversation through signed contract
• Establish and deepen executive-level relationships with prospects and current clients
• Negotiate complex commercial terms
• Work closely with marketing, product, and client-facing teams
• Give leadership reliable pipeline and revenue forecasts
• Serve as the company's face with key clients and at industry events

Skills

Enterprise sales

Fortune 1000 experience

C-suite credibility

Leadership coaching

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Remote work comfort

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Global Sales Director - Travel Tech

Our client is hiring a senior sales executive to win new business and expand strategic relationships with large national and multinational companies. You will own the enterprise sales function, set the direction for how the company goes to market, and personally close high-value agreements with major organizations.

This is a remote role with roughly 25% travel.

What You Bring

• At least 8 years selling to enterprise B2B customers
• A minimum of 4 years in corporate travel services or an adjacent industry
• Proven results landing and growing Fortune 1000 relationships
• A history of closing deals worth $1M or more
• Familiarity with corporate travel, payments, expense management, events, or fintech
• Credibility with C-suite buyers and strong negotiation skills
• Experience coaching and managing sales talent
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA a plus

What You'll Do

• Shape and carry out the strategy for growing enterprise revenue
• Generate and maintain a healthy pipeline of large, strategic target accounts
• Own major deals end to end, from the first conversation through signed contract
• Establish and deepen executive-level relationships with prospects and current clients
• Negotiate complex commercial terms
• Work closely with marketing, product, and client-facing teams
• Give leadership reliable pipeline and revenue forecasts
• Serve as the company's face with key clients and at industry events