Global Sales Director - Remote

This position is open to remote work in the following approved states: WI, AL, AZ, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NC, ND, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WV

As one of Wisconsin’s largest travel companies, Fox World Travel has excellent perks for all Fox associates including but not limited to: competitive wages, flexible time off (vacation, sick, personal), FAM Dollars to help you explore the world, remote work, a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, company sponsored life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401k contributions, end of year perks, and a fully engaged leadership teamdedicated to treating associates like part of the family!

It is a priority that our associates demonstrate competence and character that inspires trust by integrating our core values into every action and decision. Our core values state: together we are stronger, demonstrating genuine care and concern to do what is right when no one is looking, with a focus on being curious, creative, and driven and having a work hard, play hard mentality.

A day in the life of the Global Sales Director may include:

• Meeting and exceeding annual new-business sales targets with an emphasis on the mid to large-market category.
• Developing consultative relationships with C-level decision makers and procurement executives while educating them on Fox World Travel’s value proposition.
• Identifying new prospects within assigned territory by cold calling, researching, networking, conducting meetings, and via other creative marketing methods.
• Managing target account lists.
• Preparing solicited and unsolicited sales proposals in compliance with Fox World Travel guidelines.
• Keeping abreast of technical and non-technical services offered by Fox World Travel.
• Maintaining awareness and proficiency on client facing technology.
• Negotiating terms and conditions of client contracts and service level agreements.
• Ensuring new client information is communicated to the implementation team. Partner with implementation team and maintain contact with new clients to ensure satisfaction with services.
• Assisting and coordinating special events including educational seminars, industry conferences, and marketing promotions.
• Facilitating integration with Fox World Travel cross functional teams to improve sales performance and client satisfaction.
• Maintaining a favorable and collaborative working relationship with team members in all departments to foster an environment of trust and mutual respect. Driving standards and best practices whenever possible and effectively fostering a culture of engagement.
• Enhancing the organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Being innovative and recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to promote continual improvements in efficiency of operations and services performed.
• Other duties, projects and alternate assignments as determined by business need.

You’ll love this job if you:

• Have exceptional strategic selling and relationship management skills.
• Are a strategic, forward thinking, results-oriented individual.
• Are organized and have great planning skills.
• Are looking for a culture-focused, customer-focused, and service-oriented environment.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enjoy problem solving and analyzing issues to find solutions.
• Are detail and accuracy oriented.
• Have sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Are flexible with the ability to work efficiently and effectively with frequent interruptions.

This opportunity might be for you if you have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Business-to-Business selling (B2B), preferably in travel management services. A Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing or communications is preferred.
• Experience with management of multi-national bids (a plus).
• Knowledge of business travel-related services (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in delivering new sales results in a high-growth environment.
• A successful track record for interacting with multi-level relationships within accounts.
• Highly developed and effective negotiation skills.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and establish work priorities.
• The ability to maintain an aggressive rate of new sales growth and exceed annual sales goals.
• Skilled usage of a personal computer and various software packages related to Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to initiate and build positive relationships with all levels of business partners both internally and externally.
• Ability to write and speak succinctly in a variety of communication settings.
• Experience preparing highly developed, effective presentations to ensure clear delivery to all levels within an organization. Effectively facilitate group interaction throughout the presentation.
• Active listening skills and the ability to convey understanding both in groups and one-on-one.

Travel will be required and may be up to 25% for presentations, trade shows, client visits, industry events, meetings, and training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note: The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time.

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach above shoulders, and move from place to place. The incumbent is frequently required to talk and listen and use hands to finger manipulate or handle. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The incumbent may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For On-site and Hybrid Associates: Regular attendance is necessary to successfully perform this job; extended hours may be necessary from time to time. The incumbent works in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, a headset, a mouse, a keyboard, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

For Work-At-Home Associates: Regular attendance is necessary to successfully perform this job; extended hours may be necessary from time to time. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, a headset, a mouse, and a keyboard.

Occasional business travel, overnight stay may be required – up to 15%. Ability to drive to home inspection locations, if required.

If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to have culture, engagement, and innovation at the heart of all our initiatives, we want you to come soar with Fox World Travel! If you fit the description AND meet the qualifications, please don’t hesitate to apply online at www.foxworldtravel.com/careers.

Work hard, play hard and travel often with the Fox World Travel Team today!

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