Travel Sales Manager

Why Work For Us?

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Essential Functions

• Drives travel sales revenue through management of team and relative goals
• Coaching to achieve desired sales productivity and growth, as well as to overcome challenges
• Analyzing sales and industry trends to capitalize on opportunities
• Executes on business line incentive programs and marketing campaigns to achieve sales and revenue goals
• Sets sales goals in conjunction with business line and holds team accountable for reaching goals
• Manages performance standards and goals, focusing on customer sales, customer satisfaction, reducing agent errors and ensuring compliance
• Strengthens employee and member relationships by resolving issues fairly within service parameters established by Travel Agency management
• Builds relationships with industry representatives, vendors, local community leaders, and travel professionals facilitate sales growth and improved value proposition for members
• Understands industry trends and makes recommendations to senior management regarding marketing, products, member benefits etc
• Keeps staff informed of industry changes, agency and Club changes, and vendor requirements
• Establishes appropriate staffing levels for locations and remote teams; managing employment process including hiring, training, and motivating a driven, positive, and successful team and performance management
• Works with Managers to oversee day-to-day performance of Counselors
• Aids in development and execution of training and ensures that Club policies and procedures are followed

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong sales coaching skills
• Driven people leader with effective coaching, organization, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Proficient in customer issue resolution
• Ability to work an extended hour schedule as necessitated by business need
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications or Google Suite equivalency
• Identify potential people-side risks and anticipated points of resistance, and develop specific plans to mitigate or address concerns

Education, Competencies, Certifications/Licenses

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's plus 5 years/High School diploma plus 9 years of travel sales & service experience
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience

Working Environment / Minimum Physical Requirements

• This is primarily an office job
• Physical requirements include standing, sitting, bending and lifting (up to 15 pounds)
• About 98% of time is spent using a video display terminal

Compensation Range for Utah

$100,674.00 - $125,841.00