Leisure Travel Sales Manager (Hotel Partnerships - Midwest)

The Staff Pad•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Leisure Travel Sales Manager (Hotel Partnerships – Midwest) The Staff Pad is partnering with a global hospitality organization to hire a Leisure Travel Sales Manager focused on building and growing relationships with travel advisors, agencies, and wholesale partners across the Midwest. This is a relationship-driven, territory-based sales role—ideal for someone with a background in hotel or travel industry sales who understands how to influence booking behavior and drive revenue through agency partnerships.

Requirements

3–7+ years of experience in: Hotel sales
Travel industry sales
Leisure or wholesale travel partnerships
Experience working with travel advisors, agencies, or consortia strongly preferred
Strong relationship builder with the ability to influence without direct authority
Comfortable presenting to groups and leading trainings
Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze performance and adjust strategy
Highly organized and self-motivated with strong follow-through
Willingness to travel ~30–50% across the Midwest

Responsibilities

Own and grow a Midwest territory, driving revenue across a portfolio of resort and all-inclusive properties
Build strong relationships with: Leisure travel agencies
Luxury travel advisors
Wholesale partners
Influence where advisors place their business and increase room night production
Conduct in-person and virtual sales calls, trainings, and presentations
Plan and attend industry events, client meetings, and networking functions
Partner with wholesalers on joint sales efforts, trainings, and regional initiatives
Develop tailored strategies for key accounts based on performance and opportunity
Track activity, engagement, and results within CRM tools