Area Director of Leisure Sales, Northeast at Auberge Collection

Kennebunk, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Luxury Hospitality Sales, Sales Strategy, Revenue Growth, Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Market Trend Analysis, Commercial Mindset, Strategic Planning, Client Relations, Transient Business Management

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boast coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants, convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors. For more information: auberge.com/whitebarninn Follow White Barn Inn on Facebook and Instagram @WhiteBarnAuberge Job Description The Area Director of Leisure Sales, Northeast, will lead sales strategy and revenue growth across four luxury resort properties (Wildflower, White Barn, Vanderbilt, and Mayflower), with a primary focus on the travel industry, including luxury travel advisors, consortia, wholesalers, and strategic leisure partnerships. In addition to leading leisure sales efforts, this role serves as the commercial lead for all transient business channels, driving performance across leisure, retail, negotiated, and other transient segments through close partnership with Revenue Management, Marketing, and Operations. The ideal candidate combines strong luxury hospitality sales expertise with a strategic commercial mindset and a proven track record of delivering profitable revenue growth. This role will represent and lead performance across four luxury resort properties (Wildflower, White Barn, Vanderbilt and Mayflower). The position partners closely with Marketing, Revenue Management, Operations to deliver profitable growth and consistent execution. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive revenue growth in the leisure market. Lead and mentor a team of leisure sales professionals, setting clear targets and expectations. Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service. Qualifications Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role, with a focus on travel industry. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams. Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities. Passion for the leisure industry and a customer-centric mindset. Travel is required. Additional Information About Auberge Collection Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. For more information: auberge.com Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge About Friedkin Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com WBI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. WBI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WBI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Type: Management Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 130000 - yearly

Responsibilities

Lead sales strategy and revenue growth across four luxury resort properties, focusing on travel advisors, consortia, and leisure partnerships. Serve as the commercial lead for all transient business channels in collaboration with Revenue Management, Marketing, and Operations.