Job Posting Title:
Regional Sales Director-Northeast/MidwestReq ID:
10092015Job Description:
About the Role & Team:
Do you have experience in Sales and Sales Leadership? Disney Destinations Sales Solutions is a vibrant and integrated sales, marketing, and support team for all Disney Destinations portfolio (Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort and Disney Signature Experiences), across multiple Travel Trade and Direct to Consumer distribution channels. Sales and marketing support is provided at a global scale and includes a wide range of channels and businesses: Travel Agencies Sales, Tour Operators, Online Travel Agencies, Ticket resellers, Airlines, Central Florida Sales, Southern California ticket sales, Meetings & Conventions, Imagination Campus, Fairy Tale weddings and more. Come join this outstanding team of Sales professionals!
This is a Full-Time role.
If selected for this role, you will be reporting to the Director, Travel Agency Sales.
What You Will Do:
The Regional Sales Director is responsible for leading a team of remote Business Development Managers (BDM) within a territory in the USA. You will be selling six Disney portfolio products, to include Walt Disney Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, NatGeo Expeditions and Adventures by Disney, delivering on annual business goals.
Develop annual sales and marketing strategies by region to deliver annual territory revenue portfolio goals
Lead the Business Development Manager team to define and develop annual sales plan/marketing roadmap, inclusive territory business objectives, tactics, and timing
Develop and maintain positive relationships with top travel agencies
Maintain a deep understanding of the Disney product portfolio
Communicate to the team Travel Agency Sales and/or clients business rules, policies and programs in a timely and effective manner
Bolster ongoing critical thinking/direction for the Cast and clients, evaluating all opportunities through a lens that enhances resources and delivers on annual revenue goals
Influence business and Cast through clear communication, keeping team and clients aligned, focused and informed (strong verbal and written skills)
Lead the sales team to be accountable for identifying and developing sales growth opportunities
Responsible for communication of all product and promotions Cast and Client
Apply sophisticated Mentoring and Cast Development - Improving talent and building a successful team
Actively break down barriers for the team/clients and business
Accountable for timely forecasting, tracking and reporting of territory performance
Be the voice of the market providing ongoing competitive updates portfolio
Stay current on competitive trends, programs, initiatives
Maintain relationships with internal partners across sites (Orlando and Anaheim)
Required Qualifications & Skills
At least five to seven years of Domestic travel industry including Cruise industry experience
At least five to seven years of Sales experience
Proven experience running a remote territory
Top-tier experience leading salaried and hourly Cast
Broad understanding of marketing principles and ability to build strategic plans, creative problem solving skills
Must have the ability to balance the demands of frequent travel and interaction with Cast and client
Proven experience in managing multi-million-dollar annual labor/program budget
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a business field (e.g. Finance, Sales, Business Administration, Marketing)
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The hiring range for this position is $141,700.00 to $189,900.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate"s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:
Commercial StrategyJob Posting Primary Business:
Disney Destinations Sales Solutions (WDW)Primary Job Posting Category:
Travel Industry SalesEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Remote Worker Location, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - FL - Remote - Florida Region 1Date Posted:
2024-06-10More Information
Application Details
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Organization Details
1427 WDW Services II, Inc. US
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