Group & Events Sales Manager jobs in United States
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Perk · 3 months ago

Group & Events Sales Manager

TravelPerk is a global travel and expense management platform that provides companies with control while giving travelers the freedom they desire. They are seeking a US-based Group & Events Sales Manager to support their global customer base, focusing on managing group travel and event needs while collaborating with the sales organization to promote the MICE service.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business TravelSaaSSoftwareTicketingTravelTravel Agency

Responsibilities

Putting together RPF’s for a global portfolio of customers and managing the process from proposal to negotiation terms including site inspections (as relevant and appropriate)
Working closely with the wider sales organization at TravelPerk to increase client awareness of our new MICE offering by joining discovery calls and aiming to increase the volume of opportunities generated, especially with the AM teams
Coordinating operational process with the cross-collaboration of the wider TravelPerk teams as appropriate and based on customer’s requirements, overseeing set-up of arrangements
Dealing with phone calls and email requests/queries from existing and potential new customers in a timely manner
Providing all TravelPerk customers with suitable options and recommendations of the best way to meet their event or group accommodation requirements
Proactively maintaining relationships with TravelPerk customers at all times and uncovering future opportunities
Problem-solving and anticipating customers needs in order to provide the appropriate customer service throughout the entire process
Processing responses to clients in a timely manner and within the agreed MICE service level agreements
Acting in accordance with all Company Quality Standard and Procedures
Actively getting involved in the process operated by the company and making suggestions on possible improvements
Being part of the global MICE team and actively help and assist colleagues as needed
Maximizing on every opportunity generating additional revenue streams for North America and across all other regions to support achieving overall revenue targets and drive profitability

Qualification

Sales experienceMICE experienceNegotiation skillsEvent venue knowledgeCvent experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving attitudeTime managementTeam player

Required

Previous sales experience working in a venue sourcing / meetings & events team
Great communication, strong organization skills and comfort working to tight deadlines and under pressure
Problem solving attitude with ability to deliver quality work when working under pressure or tight deadlines
A friendly and professional telephone manner
Confident in negotiating rates with suppliers over the phone and via email
Great time management, able to prioritize and multitask
A positive, flexible attitude and a great team player

Preferred

Experience working with MICE venue searching tools such as Cvent
Good knowledge of event venues/hotels and destinations worldwide
GDS Amadeus certified; Proficient level including experience with manual ticket reissuing

Benefits

Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start date
Financial benefits like 401k or Roth with company matching, and HSA or FSA plan
Subscription to Wellhub, the gym benefit
Family services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeks
Global presence and hybrid working style
Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs
Learning and professional development opportunities
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16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice
Work from anywhere allowance of 20 working days per year

Company

The intelligent platform for travel and spend.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$865.52M
Key Investors
SoftBank Vision FundKinnevikGreyhound Capital
2025-01-27Series E· $200M
2024-06-18Debt Financing· $134.23M
2024-01-23Series D· $104M

Leadership Team

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Robin Smith
Chief Technology Officer
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Jean-Christophe Taunay-Bucalo
President and COO
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