Sales Manager, Travel Partner Sales & Distribution

at  Vail Resorts Corporate

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

JOB SUMMARY:

This position owns sales and marketing efforts within an assigned market for the entire Vail Resorts portfolio. This position will develop and implement sales and marketing initiatives to achieve room night, skier day, rental, ski school and season pass goals. This position will play a key role throughout the organization to drive top wholesale priorities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree preferred.
• 5+ years resort/hospitality experience required; experience with Vail Resort products and Travel Industry/Tourism Industry a plus.
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Computer Knowledge – Word, Excel, Outlook required.
• Knowledge of RPOS, Inntopia and Delphi FDC preferred.
• English proficiency
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Flexible schedule, must be available to work nights and weekends.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presentations.
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  Knowledge of Vail Resorts mountains and group wholesale preferred.
  The expected Total Compensation for this role is $55,000 - $72,125. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the travel partners within your assigned Group and FIT markets.
• Monitor market production for our resorts to determine areas of opportunity.
• Utilize Delphi FDC daily for client communication tracking, reserving space and contract merging in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participate in industry conference events and support when these conferences are held in our owned/operated resorts.
• Develop and implement go-to-market sales and marketing plans within your assigned Group and FIT markets.
• Conduct remote and on-site training of travel partners representing our resorts including site tours and FAM experiences.
• Assist travel partners with any lodging needs including help with reservations, photos, amenities, and other questions.
• Assist travel partners with any mountain product promotion, fulfillment or troubleshooting.
• Work through travel partner customer service issues/feedback for lodging and mountain products for our resorts.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and maintain internal relationships with Revenue Management, Reservations, lift ticket offices, Accounting, rental shops, ski school and other internal offices.
• Support the sales team as needed, with all wholesale partnerships with our goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plan