Business Development Executive, Corporate Travel Sales
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ADTRAV Travel Management
Atlanta, GA, US
Summary
The Business Development Executive is responsible for identifying qualified prospects and managing the full sales cycle to expand the corporate travel client base. This includes developing territory plans, presenting tailored solutions, and coordinating internal implementation for new clients.
Job Description
ADTRAV Travel Management, founded in 1977, has over four decades of experience in managing corporate, government, vacation, group, meetings, and incentive travel programs across the United States. We have experienced steady growth throughout our history and are currently ranked as one of the top business travel management companies in the country.
Build the Pipeline. Win New Business. Strengthen Corporate Travel Programs.
ADTRAV is seeking a motivated sales professional to expand our corporate travel client base. The Business Development Executive is responsible for identifying qualified prospects, understanding their business travel needs, presenting ADTRAV solutions, and moving opportunities from initial conversation through signed agreement and implementation transition.
This position is well suited for someone who enjoys opening doors, navigating complex buying groups, creating tailored sales strategies, and building relationships that lead to long-term client partnerships.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a current resume and a brief overview of a recent sales success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Develop New Opportunities: Build and manage a territory plan that identifies target accounts, qualified prospects, referral sources, partner opportunities, and industry events.
- Lead the Sales Process: Guide prospects through full sales cycle including discovery, solution design, presentations, proposal development, pricing coordination, negotiation, and contract completion.
- Position ADTRAV Solutions: Communicate ADTRAV’s service model, technology, reporting, implementation process, and overall value in a way that aligns with client priorities.
- Maintain Sales Discipline: Keep CRM records, opportunity updates, forecasts, account notes, activity history, and next steps accurate and current.
- Use Modern Sales Resources: Leverage CRM, research platforms, sales intelligence, and approved AI-enabled tools to prepare outreach, evaluate accounts, and improve productivity.
- Coordinate Internally: Work with leadership and internal teams to support proposals, transitions, and client commitments.
- Monitor the Market: Stay informed on travel management trends, buyer expectations, competitor activity, pricing approaches, and market conditions.
- Travel When Required: Attend client meetings, sales presentations, conferences, trade shows, and networking events as business needs require.
- Meet established quarterly and annual new business sales quota and revenue goals.
- Cultivate leads through cold calls, referrals, events, etc. Complete daily prospecting and lead generation activities.
- Develop a thorough understanding of all ADTRAV’s services, products, systems, and capabilities.
- Become an expert in ADTRAV's industry and customer and competitor base.
- Build trust, loyalty, and strong long-term relationships with key decision-makers at targeted companies.
- Deliver the right solutions to the right clients by understanding the clients’ pain points and needs and understanding their buying motives.
- Manage the RFP process including gathering needed information and helping to finalize deliverables.
- Participate in implementation process ensuring a smooth onboarding and that client needs are met and communicated internally.
- Represent ADTRAV by embracing the company values and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, prospects, partners, vendors, and clients.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience required.
- 2-5 years of experience in B2B outside sales, business development, account acquisition, or consultative selling.
- Corporate travel, travel management, or related industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success prospecting, managing a pipeline, negotiating agreements, and closing new business.
- Strong presentation, discovery, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, virtual meeting platforms, sales intelligence resources, and proposal/RFP tools.
- Ability to use CRM data, market research, and approved AI-enabled tools to prioritize accounts and improve sales effectiveness.
- Self-directed, organized, resilient, accountable, and comfortable working in a remote/home-based environment.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Goal oriented, driven, team player that can work independently and as part of a team to meet personal and company revenue goals.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills. Able to handle multiple opportunities, travel, and other duties concurrently.
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, while also being open to receive feedback and direction as needed.
- Able to travel as required for the position.
- Valid driver’s license required. Proof of good driving record and insurance may be requested.
- Able to present a professional and positive demeanor with internal and external customers/clients and work cooperatively.
- Ability to work remotely and meet the company home-office requirements.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
- Able to successfully pass a credit, criminal, and/or employment reference background check.
The base pay salary range for this position is $90,000-100,000; in addition, this position is eligible for commission. Base pay is based on experience in a similar role and experience in travel industry. ADTRAV offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), and PTO.
ADTRAV Corporation an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
ADTRAV combines cutting-edge technology with high-touch services to help companies travel more easily and efficiently than ever before. For nearly 50 years, we have set the standard in business travel management for corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
We focus on forming proactive client partnerships built upon a foundation of integrity, value, and service. Dedication to these guiding principles has enabled ADTRAV to become a global leader among corporate travel management companies. Furthermore, we are proud to be the second largest government travel provider in the nation, serving federal, state, and local governments. Our clients include such entities as the Department of Commerce, the Department of Energy, and the GSA. In addition, we serve a large number of federal contractors who leverage our government travel expertise to remain in compliance with all federal travel regulations and to meet the unique audit requirements of the DCAA.
Our experience, customer service, and innovative technology have enabled us to become a trusted leader in the industry for over 40 years.
Facts on the Fly
• Over 40 years of experience in corporate, government, and non-profit organization travel
• Custom solutions through proprietary technology
• ADTRAV agents 24/7/365
• ADTRAV Global Partners program powered by RADIUS Travel
• Concur TMC Preferred Partner
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Travel Arrangements
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Birmingham, AL
ADTRAV combines cutting-edge technology with high-touch services to help companies travel more easily and efficiently than ever before. For nearly 50 years, we have set the standard in business travel management for corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
We focus on forming proactive client partnerships built upon a foundation of integrity, value, and service. Dedication to these guiding principles has enabled ADTRAV to become a global leader among corporate travel management companies. Furthermore, we are proud to be the second largest government travel provider in the nation, serving federal, state, and local governments. Our clients include such entities as the Department of Commerce, the Department of Energy, and the GSA. In addition, we serve a large number of federal contractors who leverage our government travel expertise to remain in compliance with all federal travel regulations and to meet the unique audit requirements of the DCAA.
Our experience, customer service, and innovative technology have enabled us to become a trusted leader in the industry for over 40 years.
Facts on the Fly
• Over 40 years of experience in corporate, government, and non-profit organization travel
• Custom solutions through proprietary technology
• ADTRAV agents 24/7/365
• ADTRAV Global Partners program powered by RADIUS Travel
• Concur TMC Preferred Partner
Founded
1977
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Travel Arrangements
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Birmingham, AL