Sr. Group Sales Manager
About the role
About Engine
At Engine, we’re transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented — we’re here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That’s why we’re building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place.
To make this vision real, we’re looking for exceptional, mission-driven people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel.
More than 30,000 companies already rely on Engine to support over 1 million travelers and billions in annual bookings each year. Cash flow positive with rapid growth, we pair exclusive Engine-only rates, industry-leading rewards, and intelligent automation to help businesses save money while delivering world-class personalization and convenience.
Backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, and Permira, Engine has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing travel and fintech platforms in North America, with honors including the Deloitte Fast 500 and Built In’s Best Places to Work.
Group Sales Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Group Sales Manager to join our esteemed Groups team. As the Group Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and fostering client relationships by effectively promoting the capabilities of our Groups department. Your strategic approach, exceptional communication skills, and passion for exceeding sales targets will be instrumental in maximizing group bookings. We want sales professionals ready to tap into an open marketplace, make their mark at a high growth company and further develop in your career.
What You’ll Do
- Drive Revenue & Growth: Drive profitable revenue growth by achieving or exceeding established sales targets through effective negotiation, upselling, and cross-selling strategies. Consistently meet or exceed KPI requirements.
- Build a Pipeline: Build a robust pipeline of opportunities through strategic account prospecting and tapping into an open unmanaged travel marketplace.
- Cultivate Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while proactively identifying and engaging new prospective clients to expand the hotel's group booking portfolio.
- Advocate for Clients: Advocate for groups clients both internally and externally, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and promptly addressing inquiries or concerns.
- Create Tailored Proposals: Create tailored proposals and presentations that showcase the unique features, amenities, and services of our platform, addressing the specific needs and preferences of different group segments.
- Foster Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional support teams and business partners—including departments such as sourcing, marketing, and project managers—to ensure seamless execution of group bookings.
- Own Operational Excellence: Utilize effective time management strategy and cadence-driven customer follow-up. Be an expert in presenting our value position in the unmanaged travel market.
- Learn & Adapt: Learn and implement new software, processes, and systems to support the team through rapid scale. Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and market dynamics to adjust sales strategies accordingly.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong alignment with our DNA (a must-have)
- 5+ years of B2B sales experience, wit