Retail Sales Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading safari operator to recruit a North America Retail Sales Manager based in North America. This role focuses on expanding the luxury travel presence by leveraging your network of travel advisors and industry partners to deliver exceptional African journeys.

You will collaborate with the global sales team, attend events, train advisors, and represent the brand at trade shows and partner meetings. A strong track record in luxury travel sales is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in luxury travel sales or related sector.
• Strong relationships with travel advisors across North America.
• Experience with Virtuoso, Signature, Ensemble or similar networks.
• Solid understanding of travel advisor, consortia, and retail market.
• Confident communicator with networking and presentation skills.
• Capable of independent work and managing a busy schedule.
• Willing to travel extensively within North America and internationally.
• Experience with African destinations or safari is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with luxury travel advisors, consortia, host agencies and partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow sales across North America.
• Meet with advisors and deliver product training and updates.
• Represent the brand at trade shows, events, roadshows and partner meetings.
• Collaborate with global sales, marketing, and reservations teams to support growth.
• Monitor market trends and share feedback to identify opportunities in luxury travel.

Skills

Luxury travel sales

Relationships with travel advisors

Luxury travel networks

Market knowledge

Networking & presentations

Independent work

Willing to travel

Safari/expedition experience

Job description

Remote - Must be based in North America

We're working with a leading safari operator looking for a North America Retail Sales Manager to grow their presence in one of their most important markets.

This is a relationship-led sales role for someone who knows the luxury travel industry, has a strong network of travel advisors, and enjoys getting out there and building new business. You'll work closely with the global sales team, meet with advisors and industry partners, attend events, and help bring incredible African travel experiences to more clients.

The company is passionate about creating exceptional journeys across Africa while supporting wildlife conservation, protecting wild spaces, and working with local communities.

About You

• 3+ years of experience in luxury travel sales, luxury hospitality, tour operations, DMC, safari, expedition, or a related sector.
• Strong existing relationships with travel advisors across North America.
• Experience working with Virtuoso, Signature, Ensemble, or similar luxury travel networks.
• Good understanding of the travel advisor, consortia, and retail travel market.
• Confident communicator who enjoys networking, presenting, and building long‑term relationships.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a busy travel schedule.
• Willing to travel extensively across North America and internationally, sometimes at short notice.
• Experience with African destinations, safari, or expedition travel would be a big plus.

What You'll Do

• Build and strengthen relationships with luxury travel advisors, consortia, host agencies, and key industry partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and help grow sales across North America.
• Meet with advisors and deliver product training, presentations, and updates.
• Represent the brand at trade shows, industry events, roadshows, and partner meetings.
• Work closely with the global sales, marketing, and reservations teams to support growth.
• Keep up with the market, share feedback, and help identify new opportunities within the luxury travel space.