Position based at corporate headquarters in Pasadena, CA.
Overview
LeisureLink is a cutting edge provider of revenue management, distribution, booking and data solutions to professionally managed vacation homes, condos and specialty lodging, serving over 1,500 properties throughout North America and Europe. The Account Executive Position is an opportunity to join a well-capitalized and highly promising venture experiencing rapid growth.
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Meet or Exceed assigned sales objectives and monthly revenue quotas through cold calling, sales presentations, in-person meetings and other lead generation tactics
- Strategize and negotiate contracts that offer added value and significant return on investment
- Develop and manage sales funnel to analyze and manage pipeline activity and monitor sales activity against assigned quotas
- Collaborate with the account management team to transition accounts for servicing
- Maintain contact with the clients, resolve problems and identify additional opportunities to meet needs
Job qualifications
- Bachelors Degree preferred but not required
- Previous experience in travel, timeshare, or vacation rental industry a plus
- Minimum of two years successful B2B sales experience
- Superior knowledge of sales techniques including cold-calling, networking and lead generation, all with the ability to capture and close deals
- Proficient in database management such as Salesforce, Siebel, etc.
- Highly computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet and e-mail technology
- Excellent communication skills, strong consultative selling skills, exceptional customer service skills as well as decisive and successful problem solving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and effectively multi-task while maintaining professional rapport with client
There are many great things about working at LeisureLink, among them
1) We are a growth company! So, obviously, we are growing rapidly. Growth creates opportunities for individual advancement and we have a demonstrated track record of promoting from within whenever possible and developing our employees in order to meet our growing demand. Talented employees can grow and develop their careers at LeisureLink.
2) We have great partners! At LeisureLink, you will work with the leading players in the travel technology world. In addition to online travel agencies such as Priceline, Travelocity, Orbitz et al, we have scores of partnerships with large and small travel sellers, tour operators, affiliates, software providers, marketing firms, exchange networks and many others. We love working with our partners and believe in the value that a great partnership can produce.
3) We are well funded! We are funded by leading Southern California venture capital funds—Mission Ventures and Clearstone Venture Partners. Our VCs have invested in great companies such as PayPal, Overture Services, Meru Networks, Integrien, Sandpiper Networks, MaxLinear and many more. In addition to VCs, we have a strategic investor and partner in Wyndham Worldwide, Inc. As one of the largest hospitality companies in the world, we were honored that the folks at Wyndham invested in us.
4) We have a great culture! We spend a large part of our waking lives at work, so we might as well like the people we work with and have fun while we are doing it, right? We work hard to make our corporate culture a great one. From the small things such as gourmet coffee, fresh fruit, and two large computer monitors per employee to the larger items such as twice per year compensation and performance reviews, we are serious about making LeisureLink a great place to work. We also like to have fun together and many of us partake in activities such as early morning golfing, comedy club events, fantasy football, summertime picnics and even the occasional office prank. Of course, we all love visiting our clients located in great leisure destinations around the North America—from the ski slopes in Whistler to the beaches of the Caribbean and Mexico.
5) We like to win! We are a competitive bunch. We like to win. Moreover, we like to win as a team and we recognize that good teamwork is essential to winning. We are committed to achieving our goals and enjoy working with people who share the same philosophy.
All full-time positions include medical, dental, a 401(k) plan, and other insurance benefits. In addition, all full-time employees receive stock options.
If these reasons sound good to you, then please consider joining LeisureLink. Please send a cover letter, resume and salary expectations to jobs@leisurelink.com.
LeisureLink is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain exceptional individuals regardless of their sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or other characteristics unrelated to the skills and abilities required for job performance.
Position based at corporate headquarters in Pasadena, CA.
Overview
This is your opportunity to join a well-capitalized and highly promising venture that continues to grow even in this down economy. LeisureLink is the largest distribution network of professionally managed vacation homes, condos and specialty lodging, offering over 1500 properties throughout North America and Europe.
Day-to-day responsibilities
LeisureLink seeks to hire a highly energetic, creative deal maker. This BD professional will participate in the firm’s efforts across several important areas including new partnerships, expansions of existing partnerships and initial forays into new lines of business. Duties include:
- Drive distribution efforts across multiple channels, including direct to consumer, travel agencies, online affiliates and tour operators.
- Source leads to acquire lodging inventory and negotiate and close inventory acquisition contracts.
- Secure deals with favorable margins with large and small partners across channels and in multiple geographies. Sell both custom and “templated” direct affiliate deals.
- Work closely with exiting partners to identify and execute on growth opportunities.
- Drive efforts to maximize conversion opportunities across all channels.
Job qualifications
- At least 3-5 years of business development experience, with at least 2 years experience with online distribution, preferably for lodging properties. Must have demonstrated record of success and progressively increasing scope of responsibilities.
- Proven success with cold calling a must with the willingness to make 30-40 calls per day.
- Familiarity with VC funded startup environments.
- MBA a plus.
- Online travel industry experience a plus.
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, often unstructured environment.
- Perform other related duties needed to support the management functions of the team
There are many great things about working at LeisureLink, among them
1) We are a growth company! So, obviously, we are growing rapidly. Growth creates opportunities for individual advancement and we have a demonstrated track record of promoting from within whenever possible and developing our employees in order to meet our growing demand. Talented employees can grow and develop their careers at LeisureLink.
2) We have great partners! At LeisureLink, you will work with the leading players in the travel technology world. In addition to online travel agencies such as Priceline, Travelocity, Orbitz et al, we have scores of partnerships with large and small travel sellers, tour operators, affiliates, software providers, marketing firms, exchange networks and many others. We love working with our partners and believe in the value that a great partnership can produce.
3) We are well funded! We are funded by leading Southern California venture capital funds—Mission Ventures and Clearstone Venture Partners. Our VCs have invested in great companies such as PayPal, Overture Services, Meru Networks, Integrien, Sandpiper Networks, MaxLinear and many more. In addition to VCs, we have a strategic investor and partner in Wyndham Worldwide, Inc. As one of the largest hospitality companies in the world, we were honored that the folks at Wyndham invested in us.
4) We have a great culture! We spend a large part of our waking lives at work, so we might as well like the people we work with and have fun while we are doing it, right? We work hard to make our corporate culture a great one. From the small things such as gourmet coffee, fresh fruit, and two large computer monitors per employee to the larger items such as twice per year compensation and performance reviews, we are serious about making LeisureLink a great place to work. We also like to have fun together and many of us partake in activities such as early morning golfing, comedy club events, fantasy football, summertime picnics and even the occasional office prank. Of course, we all love visiting our clients located in great leisure destinations around the North America—from the ski slopes in Whistler to the beaches of the Caribbean and Mexico.
5) We like to win! We are a competitive bunch. We like to win. Moreover, we like to win as a team and we recognize that good teamwork is essential to winning. We are committed to achieving our goals and enjoy working with people who share the same philosophy.
All full-time positions include medical, dental, a 401(k) plan, and other insurance benefits. In addition, all full-time employees receive stock options.
If these reasons sound good to you, then please consider joining LeisureLink. Please send a cover letter, resume and salary expectations to
jobs@leisurelink.com.
LeisureLink is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain exceptional individuals regardless of their sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or other characteristics unrelated to the skills and abilities required for job performance.
Overview
This is your opportunity to join a well-capitalized and highly promising venture that continues to grow even in this down economy. LeisureLink is the largest distribution network of professionally managed vacation homes, condos and specialty lodging, offering over 1500 properties throughout North America and Europe.
Job qualifications
LeisureLink has sales positions open in our Pasadena reservations Call Center. Our Travel Agents answer incoming reservation inquiries and help customers plan and book their stays at our properties.
We’re looking for super friendly, upbeat, motivated people who want flexible hours in our 7-day reservations center.
We offer base pay with an aggressive commission plan for converting our inbound calls to reservation bookings.
We require previous sales experience , excellent communication skills, college coursework, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
There are many great things about working at LeisureLink, among them
1) We are a growth company! So, obviously, we are growing rapidly. Growth creates opportunities for individual advancement and we have a demonstrated track record of promoting from within whenever possible and developing our employees in order to meet our growing demand. Talented employees can grow and develop their careers at LeisureLink.
2) We have great partners! At LeisureLink, you will work with the leading players in the travel technology world. In addition to online travel agencies such as Priceline, Travelocity, Orbitz et al, we have scores of partnerships with large and small travel sellers, tour operators, affiliates, software providers, marketing firms, exchange networks and many others. We love working with our partners and believe in the value that a great partnership can produce.
3) We are well funded! We are funded by leading Southern California venture capital funds—Mission Ventures and Clearstone Venture Partners. Our VCs have invested in great companies such as PayPal, Overture Services, Meru Networks, Integrien, Sandpiper Networks, MaxLinear and many more. In addition to VCs, we have a strategic investor and partner in Wyndham Worldwide, Inc. As one of the largest hospitality companies in the world, we were honored that the folks at Wyndham invested in us.
4) We have a great culture! We spend a large part of our waking lives at work, so we might as well like the people we work with and have fun while we are doing it, right? We work hard to make our corporate culture a great one. From the small things such as gourmet coffee, fresh fruit, and two large computer monitors per employee to the larger items such as twice per year compensation and performance reviews, we are serious about making LeisureLink a great place to work. We also like to have fun together and many of us partake in activities such as early morning golfing, comedy club events, fantasy football, summertime picnics and even the occasional office prank. Of course, we all love visiting our clients located in great leisure destinations around the North America—from the ski slopes in Whistler to the beaches of the Caribbean and Mexico.
5) We like to win! We are a competitive bunch. We like to win. Moreover, we like to win as a team and we recognize that good teamwork is essential to winning. We are committed to achieving our goals and enjoy working with people who share the same philosophy.
If these reasons sound good to you, then please consider joining LeisureLink. Please send a cover letter, resume and salary expectations to jobs@leisurelink.com.
LeisureLink is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain exceptional individuals regardless of their sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or other characteristics unrelated to the skills and abilities required for job performance.
Vice President of Sales
You love sales. You love the pursuit, the hunt, bagging clients big and small. You live for new
revenue and get a rush from the big close. You never wait, pause or allow the competitor to get
to them first. You’re obsessed with following up on the fence sitters. You are comfortable in
board rooms and small rooms, can sell ice to an Eskimo, you can whip up a winning powerpoint
at Gate 17, or lock in the largest account of your life over one drink. You know that every day
you are behind your desk is a day you are not in front of prospects, so you love being out on the
road. You are fluent in the nuances and power of selling services to the hospitality market that
helps them achieve their number one goal – heads in beds. You are also comfortable with
technology, software, SaaS and selling similar products to small and medium sized businesses.
You love pushing your sales teams to do more, pitch more, close more, you reward success, you
nurture talent, and you purge non-performers. You know who you are, and that’s why we want
to talk to you; we may be that perfect gig you’ve been looking for. Ok, here’s all the HR stuff:
Plans and implements sales programs, both short and long range, targeted toward existing and
new markets by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
- Develops and implements strategic sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.
- Develops and manages sales operating budgets.
- Achieves satisfactory profit/loss ratio and market share in relation to preset standards and industry and economic trends.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with hospitality industry influencers and key strategic partners.
- Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
- Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales programs.
- Directs market channel development activity and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.
- Represents company at hospitality trade association meetings to promote product.
- Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and
negotiating and closing deals.
- Coordinates liaison between sales department and other sales related units.
- Prepares weekly and quarterly sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of
proposed client base expansion.
- Reviews and analyzes sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine
effectiveness – weekly, quarterly, yearly.
- Assists with product research and development.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages and directs staff including recruitment, selection and development to achieve Company
goals and objectives.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree preferred with a minimum of 7-10+ years related experience with progressive
sales and managerial responsibilities.
Sales experience with hotels, resorts, or other hospitality a major plus.
There are many great things about working at LeisureLink, among them
1) We are a growth company! So, obviously, we are growing rapidly. Growth creates
opportunities for individual advancement and we have a demonstrated track record of
promoting from within whenever possible and developing our employees in order to meet
our growing demand. Talented employees can grow and develop their careers at
LeisureLink.
2) We have great partners! At LeisureLink, you will work with the leading players in the
travel technology world. In addition to online travel agencies such as Priceline,
Travelocity, Orbitz et al, we have scores of partnerships with large and small travel
sellers, tour operators, affiliates, software providers, marketing firms, exchange networks
and many others. We love working with our partners and believe in the value that a great
partnership can produce.
3) We are well funded! We are funded by leading Southern California venture capital
funds—Mission Ventures and Clearstone Venture Partners. Our VCs have invested in
great companies such as PayPal, Overture Services, Meru Networks, Integrien, Sandpiper
Networks, MaxLinear and many more. In addition to VCs, we have a strategic investor
and partner in Wyndham Worldwide, Inc. As one of the largest hospitality companies in
the world, we were honored that the folks at Wyndham invested in us.
4) We have a great culture! We spend a large part of our waking lives at work, so we
might as well like the people we work with and have fun while we are doing it, right?
We work hard to make our corporate culture a great one. From the small things such as
gourmet coffee, fresh fruit, and two large computer monitors per employee to the larger
items such as twice per year compensation and performance reviews, we are serious
about making LeisureLink a great place to work. We also like to have fun together and
many of us partake in activities such as early morning golfing, comedy club events,
fantasy football, summertime picnics and even the occasional office prank. Of course, we
all love visiting our clients located in great leisure destinations around the North
America—from the ski slopes in Whistler to the beaches of the Caribbean and Mexico.
5) We like to win! We are a competitive bunch. We like to win. Moreover, we like to win
as a team and we recognize that good teamwork is essential to winning. We are
committed to achieving our goals and enjoy working with people who share the same
philosophy.
All full-time positions include medical, dental, a 401(k) plan, and other insurance benefits. In
addition, all full-time employees receive stock options.
If these reasons sound good to you, then please consider joining LeisureLink. Please send us a
resume by email.
LeisureLink is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain exceptional
individuals regardless of their sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital
status, sexual orientation or other characteristics unrelated to the skills and abilities required for
job performance.