Sales Manager

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Sales Manager

Are you a data driven, innovative and master storyteller looking to join a team at the forefront of travel? We are looking for a goal-driven and passionate self-starter to lead our sales strategies, initiatives and programs. This individual will play a critical role in identifying opportunities to maximize revenue and oversee the planning, development and execution of sales activities/campaigns across North America by doing the following.

• Identify and drive focus on greatest sales opportunities across Expedia Cruises Franchisees and Vacation Consultants.

• Sets direction to maximize revenue growth and incremental sales across strategic promotions, exclusive offers, new products and tactical opportunities

• Unify cross-functional departments across sales and promotions initiatives and manages a team of 2 program managers across promotions, training (e.g. onboarding, sales excellence etc.) and recognition

• Is the sales leadership voice to Expedia Cruises’ Vacation Consultants and driving sales engagement/culture

• Owns build out and execution of Vacation Consultant recognition program in addition to the framework and communications plan to further support a sales culture

What you’ll do:

• Leads organization in key sales opportunities and drives alignment and engagement around top priorities

• Identify Consultant need states for sales support, tools, learning and works with key stakeholders to ensure these needs are addressed

• Works with the Promotions team to engage Consultants in selling communications and tools (e.g. Call Lists, Sales Aids, Training)

• Identifies opportunities and/or risks for sales initiatives and is accountable for results

• Partners with Finance, Analytics and Franchise Performance Coaches to define sales results goals, targets and reporting

• Spearhead sales/selling projects and establishes sales incentives

• Develops project plans, defines timeframe, and prioritizes tasks to achieve project milestones and deliver intended objectives

• Monitors progress to meet project milestones, timelines, specifications, and requirements

• Utilizes data to identify trends, uncover opportunities/risks and to drive decisions

• Monitors and shares insights on industry and competitor best practices

• Leads sales huddles with internal stakeholders to kick off initiatives, sales calls and Consultant facing events (e.g. rallies)

• Aligns internal stakeholders to a common sales purpose and goals - manages sales efforts across marketing, supply, field operations and learning & development

• Establishes a respected sales voice with the Franchisees and Consultant and continuously builds strong relationships across the team and organization

• Be an advocate for salesexcellence and shared out impact/success stories

• Engages Franchisees and Consultants in prospecting with their existing and new leads

Who you are:

• A natural knack for rallying others around common goals and a strong track record of exceeding sales targets

• Strong communication skills that can inspire others to take action

• Previous sales experience and/or experience working with travel and travel agents

• Excellent organizational skills and project management skills

• Ability to effectively collaborate across functions and departments

• The ability to see connections across data, events and trends

• Demonstrates a passion and ability for continuous improvement

• Must be comfortable in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment

• Ability to travel when needed (including travel outside of the US and Canada)

• Be productive within a flexible working arrangement of home-based office and onsite office, splitting your time equally between both

• Best in class project management and organizational skills

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

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