POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Sales Director to drive new business growth for Sojern’s Hotel Media Solutions across Germany. In this Individual Contributor role, you will leverage Sojern’s comprehensive suite of SEM, Metasearch, Email, Social, and Display (Display, Native, and Video) solutions to help hotels optimize direct bookings. You’ll be responsible for selling Pay on the Stay (PoTS) and CPM (Managed) Campaigns, building a diversified pipeline, and consistently exceeding sales targets.
A highly driven self-starter with a hunter mindset, you excel at understanding the diverse needs of various hotel segments, anticipating each property’s marketing and branding challenges, and crafting compelling pitches that influence decision-makers. Drawing on your deep knowledge of digital advertising, advanced prospecting skills, and consultative selling techniques, you will cultivate lasting partnerships and deliver measurable results—solidifying Sojern’s reputation as a premier hospitality marketing partner in the region.

DISCLOSURE - PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All candidates offered employment by Sojern may be subject to pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check. Sojern is compliant with all federal and local laws with consideration to pre-employment requirements.

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We are building a workforce that represents the customer base we are serving and the world we live in. A diversified workforce is an innovative workforce. Just as there is no one typical traveler, there is no one typical employee. We foster diversity and inclusion across the company, actively seeking to amplify underrepresented voices and apply diverse perspectives to ensure products, policies, and programs are relevant for our employees and clients alike.

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• Develop and grow a high-value pipeline by owning and expanding a portfolio of independent and regional chain hotel clients across Germany, leveraging Sojern’s full range of advertising solutions (SEM, Metasearch, Email, Social, Display, Native, and Video) while managing the entire sales funnel—from prospecting through close—and executing targeted strategies that drive revenue growth for Pay on the Stay (PoTS) and CPM (Managed) campaigns, tailored to each client’s unique needs and market challenges.
• Consistently meet and exceed new-win targets while focusing on revenue impact and overall revenue goals, fueling Sojern’s success in digital travel marketing.
• Design compelling pitches using insights to highlight Sojern’s value proposition, educating hotel partners on driving direct bookings, brand visibility, and measurable ROI.
• Collaborate with regional booking engines and other partners to uncover new client opportunities, further expanding Sojern’s global presence, and confidently present at workshops, seminars, and industry events to engage audiences and deliver compelling insights.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date records of all sales activities, opportunities, and client interactions, employing advanced reporting and dashboards for data-driven insights.
• Work closely with Onboarding, CSM teams, Marketing/PR, Product, and other regional sales teams to share best practices and ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration.
• Be prepared to travel regionally for client meetings, industry events, and trade shows to build relationships and remain informed about market developments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest ad tech innovations, programmatic tools, and hospitality marketing practices to enhance sales pitches and promote continuous improvement.