Title: Grand Desert; Front Line Director, Sales & Marketing

About the position

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide. This Sales Director will primarily be responsible for achieving defined sales targets through supportive management of the sales team. You will also be responsible for supporting the Vice President with staff recruitment, development and site financial management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the required sales targets for the site by supporting and motivating staff to achieve performance goals
• Assist in providing appropriate training, education and performance monitoring for sales team
• Support marketing programs and educate sales staff on the marketing strategies
• Follow and represent the Company in an ethical, moral and professional manner with adherence to industry and Company best practices
• Actively participate in management duties, training sessions and sales meetings and provide on-site support to sales employees
• Show integrity in all aspects of the position by doing the right thing, taking responsibility and delivering on the promise
• Display leadership values by ensuring effective communication and respecting your peers and managers; support others within the team and empower each other wherever possible

Requirements

• Previous Timeshare/Vacation Ownership sales background with experience in supporting and managing a successful high volume sales team
• Successful proven track record in achieving sales targets
• Sound leadership ability including motivating, coaching and performance management
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Passion for sales and delivering exceptional customer service
• Driven, self-motivated and results focused
• Sound problem solving and negotiating skills
• Ability to recognize financial trends and their application to the business
• Flexibility to work the operational hours of the site
• Must have a NV Real Estate TSA license or willing to obtain within specified time period

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Paid time off, parental leave and holidays (depending on position)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program