Grand Circle Corporation

Group Sales Associate

Grand Circle Corporation  •  $60k - $70k/yr  •  Boston, MA (Remote)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Group Sales Associate

Reporting to: Director, Group Sales

Department: Affinity Group Sales

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Grand Circle Corporation is the leader in international travel, adventure and discovery for Americans aged 50+. Headquartered in Boston MA, and with more than 35 offices globally, more than two million Americans have traveled with our award-winning travel brands: Grand Circle Cruise Line, Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Travel.

We’re looking for a Group Sales Associate to help connect communities, organizations, and affinity groups with meaningful small-group adventures around the world. This role builds partnerships, creates new business opportunities, and helps organizations bring unforgettable travel experiences to their members through strategic outreach, relationship building, and thoughtful follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new affinity partnerships through strategic outreach, networking, and relationship building.
  • Manage and grow a strong pipeline of opportunities, guiding prospects from introduction to departure.
  • Build trust with affinity organizations, group leaders, and community stakeholders through consultative selling and thoughtful follow-through.
  • Strengthen existing partner relationships and help drive repeat business through exceptional service and account support.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a seamless experience for Group Leaders and their travelers.
  • Represent Overseas Adventure Travel in partner meetings, events, and key business development conversations.
  • Travel periodically to cultivate relationships and support important business opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, account management, relationship management, or a similar client-facing role.
  • Experience developing business relationships and growing customer or partner accounts.
  • Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
  • A customer-first mindset and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.
  • Comfort prospecting for new business, taking ownership of results, and working toward goals in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of audiences and balance professionalism with warmth, persistence, and follow-through.
  • Experience working with associations, affinity groups, educational institutions, membership organizations, or community-based groups is a plus.

Total Rewards
The base salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 annually for employees based in Boston, MA. Final compensation may vary and will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus and $45,000 annual commission plan. first-class benefits, which include:

  • Health & wellness: Comprehensive and heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, plus on-site gym access, holistic wellness sessions, and group fitness classes
  • Time for you: Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 paid holidays- including Juneteenth, Memorial Day, and Labor Day – and Summer Fridays. Plus- extensive parental leave, with up to 12-16 weeks paid leave at 100% base salary.
  • Travel more, spend less: 50% off our trips for you and a companion, 25% for additional immediate family members, and exclusive quarterly associate travel deals
  • Your future, secured: 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage
  • Continuous growth: Tuition assistance for both professional and personal development, opportunities for professional development through oversees travel, and direct access to Pinnacle Leadership & Team Development.
  • Extra perks: Commuter benefits, FSA options, pet insurance, home & auto discounts, and paid volunteer time off to give back to the community


To learn more, please visit our websites at www.gct.com, www.oattravel.com and www.grandcirclefoundation.org

Grand Circle Corporation

About Grand Circle Corporation

We’re in the business of changing lives—starting with yours. If you want your workdays to be exciting, challenging, and rewarding, consider a career at Grand Circle Corporation (GCC).

GCC is the largest U.S. provider of international vacations for Americans aged 50 and older. We’re a family of three brands: Grand Circle Cruise Line, Overseas Adventure Travel, and Grand Circle Travel. Our small group sizes, unsurpassed value and excellence, and unique itineraries position us as the industry leader in travel and discovery.

GCC works hard to provide a workplace that is stimulating, fulfilling, and meaningful for our associates—an environment where personal passion and professional potential are explored equally. Our associates are curious, compassionate, and hard-working people that strive for excellence. But we also like to have fun along the way. At GCC, we constantly challenge each other to try new things and find innovative ways of doing business. We encourage risk-taking in our associates—and we understand the value of learning from our mistakes.

Global citizenship is central to our success. Through Grand Circle Foundation, we commit our time, energy, and resources to the communities in which we live and explore. There are volunteer opportunities throughout the year; in fact, more than 95% of our associates participate. Whether biking the Pan-Mass challenge to support cancer research or helping a homeless veteran move into a new apartment, our associates help change the world every day. This emphasis on maximizing each person’s potential in body, mind, and heart embodies the true spirit of GCC.

We’ve been providing impactful, intercultural experiences for our travelers for decades. If you want a career that will change lives—both for our travelers and for yourself—view our open positions and submit an application today.

To learn more about our company values and our history, visit www.gct.com/general/about-us.

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1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
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