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Despegar

Online travel agency: flights, hotels, rentals

Key Account Executive

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBogotá, Bogota, Colombia

About the Job

Requirements

  • Technical, technological, or professional education in tourism, hospitality, business administration, or a related field; candidates from other fields may be considered if they have relevant experience.
  • At least two years of commercial account management and business development experience in the travel industry, working with travel agencies or related businesses such as travel assistance providers, airlines, wholesalers, hotels, or car rental companies.
  • Experience conducting client sales visits, georeferencing, and planning routes.
  • Experience managing account performance key performance indicators and preparing presentations.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, charting, and formulas, as well as proficiency with Office tools and presentation software.
  • Availability to travel.
  • Availability for predominantly external commercial work, including daily client visits.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop relationships with key travel agency accounts, providing personalized and effective service.
  • Acquire and manage new accounts, identify opportunities to grow the client portfolio, and strengthen the company's presence in assigned markets.
  • Conduct periodic key performance indicator reviews to measure account performance and propose improvement strategies.
  • Monitor and analyze market trends using tools to identify growth opportunities.
  • Find new travel agencies to expand reach and maximize business opportunities.
  • Maintain regular client contact through email, phone calls, and in-person visits.
  • Increase sales by agencies that purchase from the company.
  • Train agencies on various topics.
  • Follow up after sales and communicate promotions and incentives.
  • Build relationships with other company departments.

About the Company

Despegar

Online travel agency: flights, hotels, rentals

Despegar.com operates as a travel booking platform in Latin America, letting travelers find and reserve flights, hotels, car rentals, and other travel services. Users search across multiple providers on Despegar’s site, compare options, and complete bookings directly, with the company earning commissions from suppliers for each transaction and additional revenue from advertising and related services. The platform differentiates itself through its regional focus on Latin America, a wide catalog of travel products from various providers, and its business model that relies on commission revenue and ads rather than owning all inventory. Despegar’s goal is to streamline how travelers in the region discover and book travel, expanding its market share in Latin America’s online travel market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Founded
1999

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