Corporate Traveler - Key Account Executive - Chicago, IL

Corporate Traveler - Key Account Executive - Chicago, IL Job no: 530960 Brand: Corporate Traveler (US) Work type: Full time Location: Illinois Categories: Sales and Customer Service About the Opportunity A world where tech and people work collectively to make corporate travel simpler, faster and easier. Corporate Traveler is one of Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) most successful brands, globally. Our mission is to dominate the SME market, making the end-to-end travel experience faster, simpler and easier for our customers and to demonstrate ongoing value to decision-makers, travelers and bookers. We provide our customers with the perfect blend of personal, local service blended with our expert technology suite and the great choice and value which comes with being part of the FCTG family. For decades, we’ve been helping go-getter businesses grow through travel. Corporate Traveler has offices across a global network that spans Australia, Canada, USA, UK, South Africa and New Zealand. The brand has been part of the Flight Centre Travel Group for more than 26 years and is a key contributor to the ongoing strength of FCTG’s corporate travel division. Key Responsibilities Identifying, qualifying, and winning new business within our Key ideal customer profile Maintaining an accurate and ongoing sales pipeline Creating and maintaining relationships with key contacts in prospective accounts Delivery of results against set objectives & Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) Implementing and utilizing tech stack to full capacity Leverage sales methodologies to uncover customer needs and use solution selling to win Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive Experience & Qualifications 7+ years' experience in Business to Business (B2B) sales inclusive of external roles and Corporate Traveler roles Achieve a minimum of 85% of annual quota over the last 2 years Must have worked in Business to Business (B2B) sales roles within the last 6 months from date of application Proven track record of achieving results while managing demanding expectations Ability to build strong business partnerships both outside, and within the organization Highly professional persona and polished demeanor. Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills; effective at delivering virtual and in person executive level presentations Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze information to diagnose the root of an issue and design an optimal solution Strong negotiation skills Success adapting in fast-growing and changing environments Experience with Outreach, Gong, and Salesforce is strongly desired Ability to conduct product demonstrations Continually seek improvement and offer support and encouragement to those on around you Consistently manage 30-50 top accounts using multi-threading and strategy with our SDR team Maintain a pipeline of up to 300 key prospects Work Perks & Benefits Have fun : At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun. Reward & Recognition : Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering. Use your smarts : Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out. Love for travel : We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service. Personal connections : We are a big business founded on personal relationships. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day, Employee Resource Groups, DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices. A career, not a job : We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve. We back our people all the way : We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development. Giving Back : Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising. Paid Time Off: A comprehensive time off package, including up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years of employment), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually. Travel perks/discounts Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services National/International Award Nights and Conferences Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long‑term and short‑term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program 401k program with partial match Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses Location Chicago, Illinois Compensation Base salary of $100,000, with an earnings guarantee equivalent to a $120,000 annualized salary effective for the first six months of employment. On‑target earnings average between $123,000 - $160,000, with uncapped commission potential based on performance. Total compensation excludes benefits. EEO Statement We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible hiring process. We welcome accommodation requests throughout recruitment and onboarding. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr StudentUniverse