Tour Guide

Travel + Leisure Co.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Travel + Leisure Co. is seeking passionate Sales Tour Guides to meet customers and present vacation opportunities face-to-face. This role is ideal for self-motivated individuals who enjoy engaging with clients and articulating the benefits of vacationing. Join a dynamic team and realize your career aspirations in a thriving travel environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Life and accident coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Real Estate License within 75 days of hire.
• Ability to perform general computer skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face presentations to prospective clients.
• Establish rapport with clients to communicate benefits of vacationing.
• Attend all required training sessions and department meetings.

Skills

Active listening

Self-motivated

Team player

Communication

Objection handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

Travel and Leisure is currently seeking Sales Tour Guides who have the desire to sell dreams and live one too! In this position you will meet face-to-face with customers that are brought in by our Marketing Department for you to talk to! There is no cold-calling or out of pocket expense required by you.

Travel and Leisure is looking for career-minded, diverse professionals that share our propensity to achieve realistic goals, while demonstrating a positive attitude in a high-energy environment. This role must establish commonality and build rapport with prospective and/or current owners as well as articulate the benefits of vacationing with Travel and Leisure.

Essential Job Responsibilities
Conduct face-to-face presentations in our state-of-the-art sales centers located at one of our award-winning resorts. Find commonality with prospective and/or current owners. Communicate the benefits of traveling with Travel and Leisure. Support sales through establishing rapport, listening and sharing the benefit of our product. Leads are prequalified and provided by the company.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively present and deliver Tour Guide presentation in accordance with all company policies, compliance standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining minimum performance.

• Attend all scheduled training sessions, department meetings, keep current on Tour Guide information and materials, keep current on industry trends, and set and review performance goals weekly, monthly and annually.

• Articulate the benefits of vacationing with Travel and Leisure. Link product benefits to the customer’s vacation goals.

• Demonstrate and maintain a positive and professional attitude in a high-energy environment.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Ability to obtain OR Real Estate License within 75 days of hire

• Self-motivated, disciplined, and professional

• Active listening skills

• Ability to consistently achieve minimum production standards

• Ability to perform general computer skills, and work with tablets/smart devices

• Ability to communicate in a clearly and concisely (verbal and written)

• Ability to be a team player and work in a team environment within a shared space

• Ability to overcome objections and perform within a short, luxury sales cycle

• Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

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.