Business Travel Sales Manager
$75,000–$83,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Senior-level, full-time Business Travel Sales Manager responsible for generating transient corporate room revenue through the acquisition, development, and retention of corporate accounts; develops strategic partnerships with travel buyers, travel management companies, procurement professionals, and key decision-makers; represents a Chicago luxury hotel and drives revenue growth through relationships, contract negotiations, and strategic account management; responsibilities include strategic corporate account development, corporate travel initiatives, account engagement, sales presentations, contract negotiation, revenue optimization, sales operations, and client hosting; requires travel as needed and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Required Qualifications
- Proven success in corporate transient sales and account management
- Experience negotiating corporate travel agreements and managing key business accounts
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities
- Strong understanding of Opera/OperaCloud and Delphi
- Proficiency with Agency360, Hoteligence, Demand360, and Lanyon
- Ability to travel as required for client meetings and industry events
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in data-driven decision-making and KPI tracking
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Words Per Minute Typing at 60
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