What are the responsibilities and job description for the Key Account Manager position at Avis Budget Group?
Operating in more than 170 countries in approximately 10,500 car and truck rental locations, Avis Budget Group is a leader in the global vehicle services industry. We are a customer led, service driven organization focused on delivering products and services that build customer enthusiasm and strengthen our brand loyalty, ultimately driving increased market share and improved operating margins. Our Mid-Market Corporate Sales team is comprised of highly strategic, motivated, action oriented and responsive sales professionals, all of whom take great pride in serving our customers.
Job Summary
Our teams of Key Account Executives are responsible for maintaining and growing an existing customer base of Mid-market Corporate accounts already contracted with us. They will also assist the Business Development team with targeting and acquiring corporate headquartered business within their assigned geography and securing Avis or Budget as the primary or secondary source for corporate rental car services within those companies. The Key Account Executive is the face of our company to our corporate customers and needs to be able to effectively represent and promote the Avis and Budget brands, products and services to C-level contacts, Travel Managers, and Procurement departments. We are seeking "sellers" that want to achieve the highest level of success and are focused on building a career with our company.
Values and Core Competencies
We are an organization where values matter; the Company expects its employees to maintain the highest levels of Commitment, Integrity and Responsibility, while achieving results.
Possessing strengths in the following core competencies are critical to your success within our sales organization at Avis Budget Group.
- Strategic Thinking
- Accountability
- Relationship Building
- Industry Market Knowledge
- Planning and Priority Setting
- Drive for Results
- Decision Making
- Business Acumen
- Problem Resolution
- Communication
- Adaptability to change
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ successful outside sales/account management utilizing direct sales techniques required.
- Willingness to travel overnight for business required. Based on geographic location the percent of overnight travel will vary.
- Candidate must have a valid driver's license.
Professional Development
Avis Budget Group recognizes its people to be its most valuable asset, so we are committed to your professional and personal development and individual success. We offer a comprehensive array of employee support and training programs to help you broaden your skills, enhance your talents and achieve continuous improvement within your field.
Benefits
We provide a competitive salary as well as bonus potential, in addition to comprehensive benefits that include Medical, Prescription Plans, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D and 401K Savings Plan with company match of 6%. Sales employees are eligible for a fleet car inclusive of insurance and gas and will be provided with a company owned laptop and cell phone.
Disclaimer
A valid driver's license is required for all positions.
The fine print:
Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.
This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.
