Flight Centre Travel Group
Corporate Traveler - Account Executive - Chicago, IL
Flight Centre Travel Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Corporate Traveler - Account Executive - Chicago, IL
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3 weeks ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
Account Executive
A world where tech and people work collectively to make corporate travel simpler, faster and easier.
Corporate Traveler is one of Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) most successful brands, globally. Our mission is to dominate the SME market, making the end-to-end travel experience faster, simpler and easier for our customers and to demonstrate ongoing value to decision‑makers, travelers and bookers. We provide our customers with the perfect blend of personal, local service blended with our expert technology suite and the great choice and value which comes with being part of the FCTG family. For decades, we’ve been helping go‑getter businesses grow through travel.
Corporate Traveler has offices across a global network that spans Australia, Canada, USA, UK, South Africa and New Zealand. The brand has been part of the Flight Centre Travel Group for more than 26 years and is a key contributor to the ongoing strength of FCTG’s corporate travel division. Award winning, forward thinking and fun to work for – this is a business for people who love travel, are team players and customer service oriented.
To learn more about Corporate Traveler please click HERE.
About The Opportunity Corporate Traveler, a multi‑billion‑dollar global organization is seeking an Account Executive who will thrive in a culture of ownership and unlimited growth opportunity within our North American region in the Small and Medium‑size Enterprise (SME) market. You are a proven hunter & closer with a track record of quota attainment and overachievement. Our sales process is about problem solving and helping to create value for our customers as soon as we engage with them. You’ll work with key decision makers on strategies and recommendations around our technology and customer service solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying, qualifying, and winning new business within our ideal customer profile
Maintaining an accurate and ongoing sales pipeline
Creating and maintaining relationships with key contacts in prospective accounts
Delivery of results against set objectives & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Implementing and utilizing tech stack to full capacity
Navigating educational pathways to continue your personal development within the travel industry
Leverage sales methodologies to uncover customer needs and use solution selling to win
Experience & Qualifications
2+ years of quota‑carrying experience in a full cycle closing role with strong prospecting, qualifying, negotiating, and closing skills
You have excellent communication, presentation, and active listening skills
Experience with Salesforce and/or sales automation and other sales technology platforms is strongly desired
Continually seek improvement and offer support and encouragement to those around you
Experience presenting virtually and face to face to C‑Suite
You have experience planning, developing, and executing business development strategies
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in marketing, inside sales, customer success, operations, and enablement to achieve a shared outcome
Work Perks! – What’s in it for you
Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering.
Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same.
Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day, Employee Resource Groups, DEI education initiatives, and inclusive recruitment protocols.
A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve.
We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
Giving Back: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising.
Benefits Include
Paid Time Off: A comprehensive time off package, including up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years of employment), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually.
Travel perks/discounts
Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
National/International Award Nights and Conferences
Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care
Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long‑term and short‑term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
401k program with partial match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
Vacation, Personal, and Sick time accrual rates will vary based on full‑time or part‑time employee status. Recognized Holidays are either paid time off or, if required to work due to job requirements, holiday pay rate, and may vary depending on state.
Location – Chicago, Illinois
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $75,000 plus commission/incentive earnings based on achievable targets. On target earnings average range between $75,000 – $100,000.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier‑free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at careers@us.flightcentre.com.
Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: Silver Winner for Accessibility and Inclusivity (2023)
GBTA WINiT: DEI Leadership Pinnacle Award (2023)
✈️ CHHR: 5‑Star DE&I Employer (2023, 2024)
Seramount, FCTG Mexico: Member of the Global Inclusion Index (2023, 2024)
Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024)
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3 weeks ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
Account Executive
A world where tech and people work collectively to make corporate travel simpler, faster and easier.
Corporate Traveler is one of Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) most successful brands, globally. Our mission is to dominate the SME market, making the end-to-end travel experience faster, simpler and easier for our customers and to demonstrate ongoing value to decision‑makers, travelers and bookers. We provide our customers with the perfect blend of personal, local service blended with our expert technology suite and the great choice and value which comes with being part of the FCTG family. For decades, we’ve been helping go‑getter businesses grow through travel.
Corporate Traveler has offices across a global network that spans Australia, Canada, USA, UK, South Africa and New Zealand. The brand has been part of the Flight Centre Travel Group for more than 26 years and is a key contributor to the ongoing strength of FCTG’s corporate travel division. Award winning, forward thinking and fun to work for – this is a business for people who love travel, are team players and customer service oriented.
To learn more about Corporate Traveler please click HERE.
About The Opportunity Corporate Traveler, a multi‑billion‑dollar global organization is seeking an Account Executive who will thrive in a culture of ownership and unlimited growth opportunity within our North American region in the Small and Medium‑size Enterprise (SME) market. You are a proven hunter & closer with a track record of quota attainment and overachievement. Our sales process is about problem solving and helping to create value for our customers as soon as we engage with them. You’ll work with key decision makers on strategies and recommendations around our technology and customer service solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying, qualifying, and winning new business within our ideal customer profile
Maintaining an accurate and ongoing sales pipeline
Creating and maintaining relationships with key contacts in prospective accounts
Delivery of results against set objectives & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Implementing and utilizing tech stack to full capacity
Navigating educational pathways to continue your personal development within the travel industry
Leverage sales methodologies to uncover customer needs and use solution selling to win
Experience & Qualifications
2+ years of quota‑carrying experience in a full cycle closing role with strong prospecting, qualifying, negotiating, and closing skills
You have excellent communication, presentation, and active listening skills
Experience with Salesforce and/or sales automation and other sales technology platforms is strongly desired
Continually seek improvement and offer support and encouragement to those around you
Experience presenting virtually and face to face to C‑Suite
You have experience planning, developing, and executing business development strategies
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in marketing, inside sales, customer success, operations, and enablement to achieve a shared outcome
Work Perks! – What’s in it for you
Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering.
Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same.
Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day, Employee Resource Groups, DEI education initiatives, and inclusive recruitment protocols.
A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve.
We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
Giving Back: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising.
Benefits Include
Paid Time Off: A comprehensive time off package, including up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years of employment), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually.
Travel perks/discounts
Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
National/International Award Nights and Conferences
Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care
Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long‑term and short‑term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
401k program with partial match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
Vacation, Personal, and Sick time accrual rates will vary based on full‑time or part‑time employee status. Recognized Holidays are either paid time off or, if required to work due to job requirements, holiday pay rate, and may vary depending on state.
Location – Chicago, Illinois
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $75,000 plus commission/incentive earnings based on achievable targets. On target earnings average range between $75,000 – $100,000.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier‑free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at careers@us.flightcentre.com.
Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: Silver Winner for Accessibility and Inclusivity (2023)
GBTA WINiT: DEI Leadership Pinnacle Award (2023)
✈️ CHHR: 5‑Star DE&I Employer (2023, 2024)
Seramount, FCTG Mexico: Member of the Global Inclusion Index (2023, 2024)
Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024)
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