Global Sales Director - Travel

KLA Industries; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. seeks a Global Sales Director for Travel Tech to own the enterprise sales function, define the go-to-market strategy, and personally close high‑value agreements with major organizations. This senior role focuses on winning new business and expanding strategic relationships.

This is a remote role with roughly 25% travel. You will lead strategic account growth, build executive relationships, and partner with marketing, product and client teams to drive revenue.

Qualifications

• 8+ years selling to enterprise B2B customers.
• 4+ years in corporate travel services or adjacent industry.
• History of closing deals worth $1M+.
• Credibility with C-suite buyers; strong negotiation skills.
• 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 B2B sales

Corporate travel services

Fortune 1000 relationships

Deal closing (>$1M)

C-suite credibility & negotiation

Sales coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

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