Regional Sales Manager - Full Time

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Remote Regional Sales Manager to drive sales revenue for the Grand Canyon Railway. The role focuses on building and managing client relationships, exceeding sales targets, and contributing to a high-performing sales team. Candidates should have a background in hospitality sales and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Generous benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Free train tickets

Free entry to Bearizona

Exclusive retail and dining discounts

Qualifications

• Three to five years of previous sales experience in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Achieve and exceed monthly revenue goals.
• Conduct outside sales calls and deliver tailored presentations.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong computer skills

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

Join our Sales and Marketing team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Job Summary:

The Remote Regional Sales Manager is a remote position that is responsible for actively prospecting and generating sales revenue in alignment with targeted business goals for the Grand Canyon Railway. This role focuses on managing and growing relationships with both existing and prospective customers within an assigned sales territory, assigned market segments, ensuring exceptional service, and maximizing productivity. This results-driven professional is a self-starter with a high degree of confidence and accountability, who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment. As part of a motivated sales and marketing team, the Regional Sales Manager consistently fills the business pipeline, closes deals, and exceeds sales targets. They lead by example, communicate openly, take initiative, and are committed to delivering best-in-class results while upholding the values of dedication, loyalty, and teamwork.

The Details:

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Salary: Depending on experience

Work Location: This position is a remote position, however the applicant must be be able travel with in AZ as required.

WhySales and Marketing?

Are you ready to lead and drive success at a our Northern Arizona properties? As our Director of Sales and Marketing, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our brand’s future, driving growth, and leading a talented team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by crafting innovative strategies, expanding our reach, and delivering exceptional results. If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for excellence and a love for the out doors, this job is for you!

• Generous benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more!
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities!

Other Benefits and Perks:

• Free train tickets!
• Free entry to Bearizona!
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties!
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment, and Core Values.
• Establish and maintain strong visibility for Grand Canyon Railway within assigned territory.
• Represent Grand Canyon Railway at industry events, sales missions, membership meetings and trade shows, including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate last-minute sales opportunities.
• Strengthen the Grand Canyon Railway profile through consistent industry outreach.
• Attend company sales meetings regularly.
• Accompany and support media representatives as needed.
• Achieve and exceed monthly revenue goals.
• Maintain regular contact with accounts according to tiered production and call standards.
• Solicit new clients to generate future business.
• Conduct outside sales calls and deliver tailored presentations.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with accounts and customers.
• Identify revenue growth opportunities through customer-focused selling.
• Initiate joint marketing efforts and partnerships with industry partners with shared goals.
• Represent and cross-sell Grand Canyon South Rim properties.
• Distribute qualified leads to appropriate regional territories.
• Conduct customer training both in-person and via Webex.
• Entertain prospective and existing clients to strengthen business relationships.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date account profiles.
• Analyze pre-sell volume and integrity; assist in developing gap strategies.
• Produce weekly and monthly sales performance reports.
• Package monthly production reports for designated accounts.
• Contribute to the development of the annual sales and marketing plan.
• Manage and submit expense reports in a timely manner.
• Stay current on market trends, competitor activity and local events to identify business opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three to five years of previous sales experience in the hospitality industry
• Requires the ability to travel as needed.
• Must have strong computer skills, including the use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Position requires a valid Arizona driver’s license to be able to comply with the Xanterra/GCR Company Vehicle Policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contacts within the sales territory a strong plus
• Previous experience with Delphi or Opera PMS would be a plus

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Constantly lifting/carry up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently sitting, handling, reaching outward, bending and lifting/carrying up to 20lbs, and pushing/pulling up to 12lbs.
• Occasionally standing, walking, reaching above shoulder, climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 100lbs and pushing pull up to 40 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.