Remote Strategic Travel Account Manager

Direct Travel; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Direct Travel, a leading travel management company, is seeking a remote Account Manager reporting to the Director of Account Management. You will nurture a portfolio of corporate clients, align with West Coast hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

PT), and drive value through strategic planning and program optimization. You will lead contract negotiations, implementations, and ongoing client consulting, ensure profitability, and coordinate with internal teams to exceed client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business field.
• Minimum 1 year corporate travel or account management experience.
• Strong knowledge of industry trends and ability to influence client decisions.
• Ability to think strategically and manage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationship between Direct Travel and portfolio of corporate clients.
• Negotiate renewals, extensions, and amendments.
• Oversee implementation and growth opportunities.
• Sell value-added products and services; manage profitability.
• Conduct business reviews and strategic account planning.
• Capture client data and opportunities in CRM.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet client objectives.

Skills

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Meeting facilitation

Strategic thinking

Influence decisions

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

SalesForce CRM

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Direct Travel, a leading travel management company, is seeking a remote Account Manager reporting to the Director of Account Management. You will nurture a portfolio of corporate clients, align with West Coast hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

PT), and drive value through strategic planning and program optimization. You will lead contract negotiations, implementations, and ongoing client consulting, ensure profitability, and coordinate with internal teams to exceed client expectations.