About Us
TravelPerk is a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform and a pioneer in the future of travel for work. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone.
TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1,400 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion.
We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.
These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel.
Hear more about TravelPerk.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help us to achieve our ambitious goals. Your focus will be on feeding our sales funnel by qualifying and engaging with prospective TravelPerk customers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join TravelPerk, be part of a fresh but seasoned A-players Sales Team, and in a position with huge professional development possibilities. You will learn from the best people, and work within a fun and collaborative culture. Help us scale by selling a disruptive product that is changing the way organizations budget, book and manage their business travel!
We are currently only hiring for summer 2025 start dates in Chicago.
How you'll spend your time:
- Running outreach campaigns using a combination of phone, email, and social touches.
- Qualifying the leads during a phone call (making sure that they meet all the requirements we are looking for in customers), engaging them and scheduling them for further consultations on a Sales Executive’s calendar.
- Seeking to understand the needs of our target prospects and articulating the value that TravelPerk provides.
- Maintaining accurate information on prospects and interaction activities in Salesforce.
- Acquiring an expert knowledge of TravelPerk and our ever evolving features.
- Working closely with the Marketing team in developing new ways to increase awareness of TravelPerk and to evolve and improve the lead qualification process.
- Conducting high-level discussions with Office Managers, CFOs or Travel Managers to explain the TravelPerk Value Proposition.
We get excited about you if you have:
- Previous experience working in a startup selling SaaS products.
- Proven track of success (overachievement) within a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills both spoken and written.
- The ability to build great credibility over the phone with prospects.
- Good understanding of B2B solution selling with a short sales cycle.
- Strong character and perseverance and are goal oriented.
- Hunger and ambition, yet ethical and sound.
- The ability to work as an individual contributor, but bearing in mind you are part of a team.
- A customer-centric mindset.
- A pro-active and capable of thinking outside the box to generate leads.
Bonus points for…
- Experience in the travel industry.
- Experience using inside sales tools like Salesforce, Outreach, SalesNav, LeadIQ.
What do we offer?
- 💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in TravelPerk
- 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
- 💊 Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start date
- 💼 Financial benefits like 401k or Roth with company matching, and HSA or FSA plan
- 💪 Subscription to Wellhub, the gym benefit
- 👶 Family services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeks
- 🏢 Global presence and hybrid working style
- 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs
- 📚 Learning and professional development opportunities
- 💙 iFeel - a mental health support tool with access to therapists year round
- 📈 Exponential growth opportunities
- 🫶 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice
- 🌎 "Work from anywhere" allowance of 20 working days per year
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation for this role is a combination of salary, commissions, and stock options. The base salary is $52,500-55,000 and the on target variable earnings are $25,000. The commission structure will be tied to the achievement of revenue & retention targets.
How we work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our Boston or Chicago hub. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.
At TravelPerk, we prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.
TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.
You can check about our values here and see our IRL approach in this video.
Read more about our latest updates here.
How we work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. For roles in Customer Care, this can be up to 5 days per week in the office. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.
At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.
TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.
All official communication from TravelPerk comes from @travelperk.com email addresses, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask candidates to pay for equipment or make any kind of payment during the hiring process. If you receive an unexpected message claiming to be from TravelPerk and asking you to take action, please forward it to [email protected] and we’ll confirm whether it’s legitimate.
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TravelPerk Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
TravelPerk Chicago Office
Our 60 person Chicago office, located right in the heart of River North, is surrounded by some of the city's best restaurants and there are plenty of great lunch options and places to go after work. We're easily accessible via bus or L train--just off the Chicago Brown line or Grand Red line!
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