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Sales Tour Guide

Travel + Leisure Co., San Diego, CA, United States


Travel and Leisure is currently seeking Sales Tour Guides who have the desire to sell dreams and live one too! In this position you will meet face-to-face with customers that are brought in by our Marketing Department for you to talk to. There is no cold‑calling or out‑of‑pocket expense required by you.

Essential Job Responsibilities Conduct face-to-face presentations in our state‑of‑the‑art sales centers located at one of our award‑winning resorts. Find commonality with prospective and/or current owners. Communicate the benefits of traveling with Travel and Leisure. Support sales through establishing rapport, listening and sharing the benefit of our product. Leads are pre‑qualified and provided by the company.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Effectively present and deliver Tour Guide presentation in accordance with all company policies, compliance standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining minimum performance.

Attend all scheduled training sessions, department meetings, keep current on Tour Guide information and materials, keep current on industry trends, and set and review performance goals weekly, monthly and annually.

Articulate the benefits of vacationing with Travel and Leisure. Link product benefits to the customer’s vacation goals.

Demonstrate and maintain a positive and professional attitude in a high‑energy environment.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Ability to obtain CA Real Estate License within 6 months of hire

Self‑motivated, disciplined and professional

Active listening skills

Ability to consistently achieve minimum production standards

Ability to perform general computer skills, and work with tablets/smart devices

Ability to communicate in a clearly and concisely (verbal and written)

Ability to be a team player and work in a team environment within a shared space

Ability to overcome objections and perform within a short, luxury sales cycle

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required

Training & Development At Travel and Leisure our success is dependent on your success, and we go the extra mile to ensure you are prepared to be successful for the long term. All newly hired Tour Ambassadors must successfully complete a training module that is the most respected in the industry. Your training does not stop there! We have ongoing training at each location to ensure your success.

Compensation The target annual compensation for this role is $70,000 comprised of $17.75 hourly plus per transaction payouts and opportunity for a monthly transaction bonus. Top performers may earn up to $200,000+ for exceeding minimum production requirements. The actual compensation of the candidate(s) selected for this role may be affected by a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance, experience, education, skills, prior training, and work location.

During the initial training period, the hourly wage is $17.75 plus commissions and bonuses. After the initial training period, the compensation is the state’s minimum wage per hour, plus commissions and bonuses.

Benefits 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. 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 identity theft plan

Voluntary income protection benefits

Wellness program (subject to provider availability)

Employee Assistance Program

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 MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

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