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TravelPerk

Sales Manager - US

TravelPerk, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


About Us

We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.

We've revolutionized the business travel market by offering an unrivaled selection of travel options, a powerful booking and management platform, and 24/7 customer support. It's why we've become the leading all-in-one travel management solution.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we've grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a 'unicorn' and in 2024 we raised

$104 million

in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.

We've been winning awards too. Since 2023, we've been voted one of the best places to work, one of thefastest-growing apps and tech companies ,

and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel.

About the Role:

The Sales Manager, SMB is an opportunity to be a leader on our sales team as we double in size in 2024. You will bring leadership, mentorship, and sales coaching to a team of SMB Account Executives. You should have a proven track record of building high-performing sales teams by raising-the-bar with new hires, setting team goals, motivating, and developing a passionate group of professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to join TravelPerk, being part of a fresh but seasoned A-players Sales Team, in a position with huge professional development possibilities. You will learn from the best people, working within a fun and collaborative culture. Help us scale by selling a disruptive product that is changing the way organizations budget, book, and manage their business travel.

What will you be doing?

Lead the SMB segment within TravelPerk US - $50,000 to $400,000 in Travel BudgetBuild a strategy for US SMB sales team (Sales Executives)Implement strategy & tactics to reach or exceed all team quotasCollaborate closely with our Partnerships team to integrate global partnership strategy and any local partnerships into the workflow of your teamWork in collaboration with your VP Sales, Sales Director, fellow sales managers, critical support functions including GTM Ops to define the forecast and resourcingAlign regularly with leaders of Account Management to define resourcing for the Account Management team and create fusion across Sales, Implementation, and Account ManagementAccurately forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual targetsLead your team

Hold weekly 1:1s to design and facilitate team meetings/training sessionsRecruit, develop, manage, coach, and mentor a world class SMB Sales team for TravelPerk US.Develop in-depth and detailed understanding of TravelPerk products and GTM strategy to confidently provide mentorship for your sales teamMotivate at both the team and individual levels, building a strong culture of high performance, constant training and support among all team membersContribute to overall strategy

Build reports for Sales Director regarding your team, sector and marketInput on the overall strategy for TK US and the global companyLeverage Demand Gen and Marketing resources to optimize the existing lead funnel & drive lead generationWhat will you need to succeed?

Significant experience as a Sales Manager responsible for pipeline generation, revenue accountability and people leadershipSolid B2B experienceExperience in start-up is preferablePersistence, resilience, humility, and scrappiness. A builder and go-getterEmpathetic leadership and team development skillsConsistent track record of scaling positive organizational cultures that attract great people and keep them motivatedExperienced in building, scaling, coaching and leading Sales teamsSomeone who doesn't just manage but really engages with the team on a more personal level to ensure team alignment and employee wellnessWhat do we offer?

Competitive compensation, including equity in TravelPerkGenerous vacation days so you can rest and rechargeComprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start dateFinancial benefits like 401k or Roth with company matching, and HSA or FSA planSubscription to Wellhub, the gym benefitFamily services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeksGlobal presence and hybrid working styleUnforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubsLearning and professional development opportunities♥ iFeel - a mental health support tool with access to therapists year roundExponential growth opportunities16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice"Work from anywhere" allowance of 20 working days per year

How we work

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our Chicago hub. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.

At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base-and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.

You can check about our values here and see our IRL approach in this video.

Read more about our latest updates here.