Principal Sales Engineer - Enterprise (Hospitality Solutions)

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel. Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions. Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter. NOTE: TPG Capital, a global alternative asset management firm, recently acquired Hospitality Solutions. Over the coming months, Sabre is working with TPG to formally separate the Hospitality Solutions business from Sabre. It is important to understand that while you will be employed by a Sabre legal entity, your role will be to support the Hospitality Solutions business, which is now owned by TPG. Hospitality Solutions, formerly part of Sabre Holdings, is a global leader at the forefront of hospitality technology powering over 40,000 properties across 174 countries. Celebrated for our innovative and customer-centric approach, we deliver integrated platforms for distribution, reservations, retailing, and guest experience to both renowned hotel brands and independent properties worldwide. Our Solutions Engineering team is looking for a Principal Sales Engineer to support our Enterprise portfolio of clients as well as being an SME for Integrations within our Americas region. Role and Responsibilities:

• Align sales strategy for growth and revenue generation for new and existing business, which includes renewals, new sales efforts, and share shifting opportunities across the agency territory
• Partner with sales organization to ensure effective management of customers and long-term commercial success
• Support the Sales Engagement cycle by providing product demos, solution design and definition during the sales and ongoing customer life cycle.
• Co-ordinate the validation and review of customer initiated enhancement requests
• Establish and maintain a high level of customer engagement at various levels, positioning Hospitality Solutions as an innovative player in the territory
• Provide regular detailed status and activity reporting in customer activities and solutions performance to leadership
• Work closely with the marketing, customer engagement, product management, delivery, and consulting leaders to ensure activities (including marketing strategies, implementation, and execution) are aligned with the overall corporate strategy
• Foster strong relationships with internal leaders/stakeholders across Sabre; responsible for collaboration and global process development across all segments in the region

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant sales work experience
• Degree or equivalent in relevant field
• Extensive understanding of Hospitality Technology market landscape, including knowledge of key players, knowledge of the competitive landscape, key trends, opportunities, and challenges
• Proven experience selling and driving solutions that results in a successful close
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams within a global matrix organization, with strong capabilities to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Professional presence and business acumen with articulate and persuasive oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate potential issues and suggest creative alternatives to overcome barriers
• Strong people skills and extremely resourceful
• Strong knowledge of the travel/hospitality markets and/or enterprise software space

Outstanding Benefits

• Very competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
• 4 days (one day/quarter) Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 5 days off annually for Year-End Break
• We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
• Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
• Lots of fun and engaging employee development events

Reasonable Accommodation Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Affirmative Action Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW Apply tot his job Apply To this Job