Area VP, Sales

We Put the World on Vacation

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.

The Area Vice President is a field-based leader responsible and accountable for the overall business operations of an assigned area. The Area Vice President ensures profitability while achieving maximum sales efficiencies by directly managing the Vice Presidents, Site Directors or Project Directors at each location within their defined area. This position must ensure site goals align with the company's strategic goals.

How You'll Shine:

• Maintain the highest quality of leadership through effective coaching, training, guidance and succession planning.
• Responsible for the achievement of the established targets in regards to VPG, net sales volume and closing percentage of the relevant sales site(s).
• Ensure each site maintains a positive work environment and culture by achieving the highest level of ethics and integrity consistent with applicable regulatory standards and Wyndham values and policies.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a strong work relationship with key business partners and associates within and outside of Travel & Leisure Co. Ensures Sales and Marketing operations are integrated within the overall guest experience.
• Identify areas of process improvement and leverage best practices by working with appropriate corporate resources as necessary.
• Partner with Human Resources to minimize employee relations, talent development, wage and hour and compliance issues and reduce exposure to litigation.
• Performs other duties as needed

Travel Requirements:

• Travel Requirements may be up to 25% to 50% of the time. Travel requirements vary based on scope and locations supported.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Active Real Estate license within the state where employed or the ability to secure a valid license prior to hire; where applicable.
• Minimum 5 years of previous industry sales experience
• Strong ability to recruit, train, develop and motivate Associates
• Proven ability to manage significant responsibilities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to understand and interpret financial documents
• Ability to budget and forecast production
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to consistently lead site(s) to meet/exceed minimum expectations
• Solid ability to multi task and manage time to meet business needs
• Ability to analyze and develop meaningful solutions for business opportunities
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Proactive with identifying issues and determining appropriate solutions
• Ability to successfully collaborate with individuals on a regular basis
• Ability to consistently hold team accountable to expectations and performance standards
• Must be proactive and take initiative to support the business
• Detail oriented and able to be flexible in a variety of situations
• Strong developer of people
• Ability to make timely and sound decisions and solve problems by assessing relevant information, drawing on past experience and applying critical thinking to develop an appropriate solution
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to change
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Timekeeping and other software
• Ability to effectively learn and operate PC based systems/platforms and IPads
• Five (5) years' experience successfully leading or directing in a sales environment
• Past prior experience with increasing responsibility in management positions within sales leadership

Unless there is a legal requirement, experience will be accepted for the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

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

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

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