Outside Sales Agent
About The Position
The Outside Sales Agent works at popular local attractions, such as malls or theme parks, and attends events including concerts, sporting events, trade shows, festivals, and conferences. As a Travel + Leisure brand ambassador, the agent engages prospective customers in face-to-face conversations, shares information about the vacation club experience, and invites and incentivizes guests to attend a vacation ownership sales presentation. The role requires maintaining production standards and following company policies, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, though relevant experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted. Sales and/or marketing experience is preferred but not required. The agent needs clear written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team in a shared space, and proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, computers, and smart devices. No travel is required outside the home site's area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of it.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment within a shared space.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, general computer skills, and smart devices.
- Must maintain production standards.
Nice To Haves
- Sales and/or marketing experience is preferred but not required; the posting describes 1 to 3 years as preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a positive and professional brand ambassador for Travel + Leisure.
- Greet, present to, and incentivize prospective customers to attend a sales-preview tour or sales presentation.
- Screen and qualify potential customers according to company guidelines.
- Make sales-tour reservations and collect required deposits.
- Conduct sales-presentation invitations in accordance with company policies, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements while meeting minimum performance goals.
- Attend scheduled training sessions and department meetings.
- Keep current on marketing information, materials, and industry trends.
- Set and review performance goals weekly, monthly, and annually.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and accident coverage
- Disability coverage
- Paid time off, depending on position
- Parental leave, depending on position
- Paid holidays, depending on position
- Paid time to volunteer at an approved organization through Wish Day
- 401(k) with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
- Legal and identity theft plan
- Voluntary income protection benefits
- Wellness program, subject to provider availability
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
