Director, Strategic Accounts – Pioneer Sales Efforts | Travel Industry | High-Impact Role
Job Description
We’re seeking a dynamic Director, Strategic Accounts to pioneer sales efforts for a groundbreaking travel technology company. In this role, you’ll build and execute strategic partnerships with top-tier airlines and hotels, defining a sales strategy that drives impact in an untapped market.
What You’ll Do:
- Build relationships with key stakeholders at airlines and hotels to secure direct access to award inventory.
- Navigate complex sales cycles and establish partnerships that deliver value to all parties.
- Define account strategies and lead initiatives to penetrate high-value accounts.
- Collaborate with leadership to shape long-term monetization strategies.
- Act as the primary advocate for strategic partners, ensuring their goals align with company objectives.
Key Highlights:
- Recently secured Series B funding, fueling rapid growth and innovation.
- Operating at the forefront of a booming industry with significant first-party data advantages.
- A fully remote culture, offering competitive compensation and equity.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: Competitive six figure base salary, commensurate with experience.
- Variable Compensation: 70/30 or 80/20 split, tied to performance milestones. First year OTE $175-200K+
- Equity: Generous stock options.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health care, flexible vacation policy, and team outings.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in strategic accounts or business development, preferably in the travel industry.
- Proven ability to develop and close large-scale partnerships, with expertise in navigating complex sales cycles.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in building sales strategies from the ground up.
- Background in performance marketing, revenue management, or similar travel-related roles is a strong plus.