Global Account Manager

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.

• Controls and contributes to the sales activities of the organization's global sales programs to increase revenue from specified Fortune 500 accounts within a broad geographic area.
• Develops strategic selling initiatives for the organization's products and services to maximize profitability and increase market share in designated geographic areas.
• Negotiates global accounts and contracts and makes recommendations to the organization's sales management to identify target business opportunities.
• Coordinates, recommends, and implements the organization's global sales strategies, including growth within existing/organic portfolio as well as identifying and closing new opportunities.
• Follows and supports the organization's marketing and communications strategies.
• Attends, facilitates, and represents the organization at trade shows, seminars, and other sales events.
• Maintains the organization's global account files, tasks, activities, and proposals utilizing SalesForce

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a sales function.

• Excellent communications, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of outside sales processes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Requires excellent analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in teams.

• Global Account Manager (GAM) will be responsible for a portfolio of 22 accounts, with ABG Revenue of $54m.
• GAM will be covering a territory in and around, but not limited to, the Chicago area.

• Clear and defined career paths to pursue.
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Accident Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages.
• Contribute up to $260 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions.
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills.
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more.