Group Sales Manager- Travel Industry (Ohio-REMOTE)

• Develop and execute a territory growth strategy focused on affinity and group travel partnerships.

• Identify, prospect, and secure new organizational partners.

• Build long-term relationships with group leaders, decision-makers, and program coordinators.

• Conduct presentations and informational meetings for prospective partners and travelers.

• Collaborate with partners to market and promote travel programs effectively.

• Travel regularly within the territory to meet clients, attend events, and strengthen partnerships.

• You will target partner organizations, such as Alumni and educational associations, Community and civic groups, Financial institutions and banks, Media companies and newspaper organizations, Senior travel clubs and special-interest groups, and Travel agencies and tour-related businesses.

• Proven success in business development, outside sales, or relationship-based selling in the travel industry.

• Experience selling to affinity groups is highly desirable.

• Strong networking, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently while managing a sales territory.

• Comfortable speaking to groups and building credibility with stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned region, including overnight travel approximately 2–3 nights per week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Originally posted on Himalayas