Group Sales Manager- Travel Industry (Massachusetts-REMOTE)

    TRAC Recruiting

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    Financial
    Hybrid
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    Posted 3 weeks ago
    $65k–$75kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    Financial

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    We are seeking a Group Sales Manager- Travel Industry (Massachusetts-REMOTE) for a full time and direct hire role for one of our amazing partners in the travel & tour industry. This role is remote, but you MUST be living in the United States and specifically in Massachusetts. You MUST be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

    This role does NOT offer sponsorship, it's NOT a consulting role, and we do NOT work with 3rd parties!We're seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager who will drive growth through strategic partnerships. You will expand and manage a designated territory by developing relationships with organizations that offer travel opportunities to their members.

    This role is ideal for a consultative sales professional who enjoys building partnerships, generating new business, and helping groups create memorable travel experiences.

    Responsibilities: 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.

    Requirements:

    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 presen

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $,

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    Manager-Level

    Departmental buyers and team leads

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Executive deal support3–5/week
    Forecast & commit2×/week
    Strategic deal coaching3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    Financial Services — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    3–6 months (Retail) · 6–18 months (Institutional)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Regulatory concerns — need compliance approval"
    • "We already have a vendor for this"
    • "Need to see 3-year track record"
    • "Committee-based decision — multiple approvers"

    Key Industry Metrics

    AUM (Assets Under Management)Risk-Adjusted ReturnsCompliance Pass RateClient Retention RateRevenue Per Advisor

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    Tags

    Group-Sales-Manager
    Business-Development-Manager
    Travel-Industry-Sales
    Partnership-Sales
    Territory-Sales-Manager
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    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Trust-building is paramount — prospects need confidence in your expertise.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a financial services market.

    The compensation range of $65k–$75k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.

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