Project Director

Travel + Leisure Co.; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Travel + Leisure Co. is seeking a Sales Project Director in Wanaka, Otago. You will lead a high-performing sales team, drive revenue growth, and partner with Marketing and Operations to maximise lead generation and business outcomes.

Use data-driven insights to improve profitability and champion a culture of recognition, engagement, and continuous improvement. Build a customer-focused team that delivers exceptional experiences in a hospitality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large sales teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong coaching, performance management, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and achieve revenue targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Partner with Marketing and Operations to maximise lead generation and business outcomes.
• Use data and insights to improve performance and profitability.
• Champion a culture of recognition, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Sales leadership

Coaching & team development

Performance metrics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

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.

At Travel + Leisure Co., we're in the business of creating unforgettable experiences for millions of travellers worldwide. As the global leader in vacation ownership and travel membership, we're looking for an exceptional Sales Project Director to lead performance, inspire teams, and drive commercial success.

This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering sales growth, developing high-performing teams, and creating a culture of accountability, excellence, and customer focus.

How You'll Shine

• Drive sales performance and achieve revenue targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Partner with Marketing and Operations to maximise lead generation and business outcomes.
• Use data and insights to improve performance and profitability.
• Champion a culture of recognition, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance, professionalism, and exceptional customer experiences.

What You'll Bring

• Proven success leading large sales teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong coaching, performance management, and leadership skills.
• Commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capability.
• A passion for developing people and building winning cultures.

How You’ll be Rewarded

• Lead within a globally recognised travel and hospitality company.
• Influence strategy and drive meaningful business outcomes.
• Work with passionate people who genuinely care about customers and each other.
• Grow your career in a business built on Hospitality with Heart, Integrity, Innovation, and Leadership.

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 [e-mail], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.