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*Avenir* Account Manager – Remote

Embark on the next step in your career journey with Direct Travel!

As one of the fastest growing Travel Management Companies (TMC) in the world, Direct Travel is committed to reimagining what is possible for the industry, including business travel, personalized experiences, and meetings & events. Under the forward-thinking direction of our experienced leadership team, we are rapidly expanding and leveraging next-generation technologies to deliver on our vision for The Perfect Trip. This is your opportunity to grow your career and be part of a dynamic team that is setting the new standard of travel and service excellence. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready for what’s next, we’d love for you to join us!

This is a fully remote position but the ability to work mountain or west coast hours is necessary.

Expedition Expectations

• Manage all aspects of the relationship between Direct Travel and a portfolio of corporate clients including but not limited to:
• Client retention
• Managing all existing client contract terms including
  • Negotiations for contract renewals or extensions and amendments
  • The leadership and management of RFI/RFP process
• Implementation
• Business consolidation and growth opportunities
• Selling additional value-added products and services
• Managing client profitability
• Conducting business reviews
• Develop an understanding of client business models, goals, and business needs in order to understand how Direct Travel programs can be part of their solutions.
• Lead a strategic account planning process with clients, and develop a business plan which defines and tracks mutually agreed upon performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones.
• The ability to interpret data and make recommendations based on findings to improve program goals and objectives
• Ensure that account performance objectives and client expectations are continually met - collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers where required to find solutions.
• Capturing all relevant client related data and opportunities in CRM
• Ability to think strategically, and manage and align inter-organizational expectations
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative and creative solutions
• Consistently uphold the company’s vision and values while ensuring the customer experience is in focus.

Passport to Success

• Minimum 3 years corporate travel account management experience, or similar travel industry transferrable skills and experience
• Strong knowledge of industry trends and issues, and an understanding of how these impact on the business environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence corporate client decisions
• Ability to think strategically, and manage and align inter-organizational expectations
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative and creative solutions
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)
• Excellent presentation and meeting facilitation skills
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
• SalesForce CRM experience an asset
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the US or Canada

Benefits Onboard

In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Direct Travel offers an employee rewards and recognitions program, Total Rewards Package which includes Wellness, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support.

Our Brand Voyage: Direct Travel

Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies, and significant cost savings. The company is led by CEO Christal Bemont and Executive Chairman Steve Singh, noted business investor and founder of Concur. Direct Travel has offices in over 80 locations and is currently ranked among the top providers of travel on Travel Weekly’s Power List. For more information, visit www.dt.com.

Direct Travel is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer

If you're ready to chart a new course and advance your career with the valuable moments and travel experiences that await, we welcome you to submit your resume for consideration at Direct Travel.