Director, Sales – Outside Sales

AI overview

Drive sales growth by developing partnerships with top luxury leisure travel agencies and providing exceptional support to enhance customer experience.

Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime.

We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. For over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our brands – Tours, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Jets, and Air.

To learn more about Kensington, visit kensingtontours.com.

The Role

We are looking for a sales-driven Director of Sales with a proven track record as an experienced and gifted Sales Representative. Ideal candidate should have a successful, stable work history, and you’re now keen to explore new ground. This role is most suitable for in those who are comfortable working from a home office and will focus on top-producing luxury leisure travel agencies and agents within the territory.  

Key Accountabilities 

  • Identify and develop sales from top leisure agencies within your territory 
  • Setting appointments and calling on key accounts to engage owners/managers and their agent teams in a professional and compelling manner 
  • Represent Kensington Tours at trade shows and preferred agency network events, presenting our products and services and vigorously following up to ensure traction 
  • Provide superior levels of customer service and sales support to all agencies within the territory 
  • Analyze and manage key agencies' sales data to creatively initiate improvement 
  • Achieving sales revenue targets within budget 

Qualifications 

  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic with an innate sales drive 
  • Supplier Rep or retail travel industry experience in this territory is essential 
  • Familiarity with premium and luxury product lines preferred 
  • Demonstrate professional and superior sales presentation techniques 
  • Strategic business planning, analyzing, and reporting 
  • Strong negotiator 
  • Advanced skills in interpersonal relationship management 
  • Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and qualify to rent a car. 
  • Valid passport 
  • Ability to bend and lift up to 30 lbs. 
  • Ability to travel within assigned territory on a regular basis, up to 70%. 

Additional Information 

We offer an attractive remuneration package and a dynamic working environment. 

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  Join the Kensington Team We're changing what it means to see the world - because at Kensington we believe that the best travel experiences aren't one size fits all. They're personally crafted around each of our clients' needs and interests, and they're privately guided by local experts. To achieve this takes incredible passion, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. If you're excited about the possibilities of travel and want to be part of a leader in the industry, we look forward to hearing from you. The Kensington Difference Kensington offers personalized, private-guided journeys in more than 100 countries worldwide. By combining passionate, experienced talent with industry-leading technology, we have become the premier provider of unforgettable, one-of-a-kind travel experiences. To create unforgettable and truly unique travel experiences we rely on four essential principles:  •  Personalized journeys designed uniquely for our clients •  Expert planning by people who care and have deep in-country knowledge
 •  Private local guides to deliver personal attention and authentic experiences
 •  Unbeatable 24/7 support    

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