Here at Avis Budget Group we're more than just rentals-although over 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries has taught us a thing or two about that. We're shaping the future of the mobility industry with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our globally recognized brands - Avis, Budget, Budget Truck and Zipcar - connect people to more. This means more convenience, more options and more time on the road for our customers. But we also connect our employees to more: opportunities, benefits, support, collaboration and most importantly-power to change the future. Sound your speed? Come join our family.
Want to accelerate your career? Join a team of driven people, performing with purpose.
At Avis Budget Group, we are proud to be a performance driven organization. Our 21,000+ employees encourage each other to be at their best through outstanding leadership, training and tools and rewards.
As a participant of our ABG Accelerate program you will be encouraged to explore different career paths to grow both personally and professionally to jump start a rewarding career.
The 15 Week Accelerate Program consists of:
Two rotations - one within your role and one in a related field. This is followed by direct-position placement on a team where you can instantly provide value Networking opportunities with peers and senior leaders to practice networking skills and learn about teams across the business Intensive training on professional development skills Integration into our field operations to learn how your team influences our daily operations
This position on the Global Travel and Partnerships Sales team will be responsible for the development of new business and driving revenue through account acquisition.
What you'll do:
Generate leads and pursue new strategic partnerships in the travel, association and hospitality sector. Assist Business Development Leader in prospecting and pitching new partnership accounts Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across areas of the organization, including pricing, marketing, legal, operations and finance, for the successful implementation of new partnerships This is a Hunter Role; cold calling required Create tailored presentations ranging from an initial introduction to a best-in-class pitches to win the business Monitors and evaluates competitive trends in geographical markets (Inbound, Domestic and Outbound) Perform market research and put together a competitive assessment of the partnership space; including digital strategy, pricing strategy and standard benefits that are in the marketplace Utilizes Salesforce to measure weekly or monthly sales activity, tracking success/leads/failures and communicates significant account activity
Skills you should bring to the table:
A collaborative team player who is comfortable asking questions and providing unique solutions Someone who is outgoing and takes initiative Has the ability to work independently and can see a task completed to delivery Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to manage internal and external relationships effectively Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Intermediate MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
What we're looking for:
Ability to work 35 hours a week Active enrollment at college/university A Senior or Graduate level student with a focus in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Economics or other similar fields of study
Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
ParsippanyNew JerseyUnited States of America
R0157439