The National WWII Museum · 12 hours ago
Director of Educational Travel Sales
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe National WWII Museum is currently seeking a Director of Educational Travel Sales, responsible for the sales duties of the Museum’s educational international and domestic tour programs. The role emphasizes streamlining sales efforts and establishing new sales channels while collaborating closely with the VP and COO and the VP and CMO.
Association
Responsibilities
Work closely with VP and COO as well as the VP and CMO to increase direct, group and third-party sales for all educational travel products including international and domestic programs
Collaborate with AVP of Educational Travel
Manage existing relationships and expand affinity and tour operator partnerships that will result in an immediate and positive impact on the department’s sales efforts
Grow, train, develop, and support the department’s Assistant Director of Group Sales position, ensuring adherence of all standard operating procedures, as well as develop position efficiencies and priorities, including documentation to aid in future product planning decisions
Attend, exhibit, and create awareness of museum travel products through sales exhibitions or other qualified outlets
Work with the VP and CMO & VP & COO to develop a comprehensive sales plan that establishes and fulfills both departmental and institutional goals
Work with the department’s Team to establish cost and revenue projections within the departmental budget guidelines
Work with the Assistant Director of Travel Marketing to identify unique selling points for each tour to be used in promotional activities
Responsible for accurate and detailed sales reporting
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of five years demonstrated sales success in the travel industry
Proven track of sales performance in Travel programs
Experience in sales budget development and management as well as business development in Travel is required
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and abilities – verbal, written, and computer
Highly organized, with effective time management skills and evidence of entrepreneurial qualities
Ability to travel at times for qualified meetings sponsored by associations or industries, to meet clients or representatives of potential clients, new sales partnerships, and to occasionally participate in overseas programs
Willingness to work on a flexible schedule that goes beyond a 40-hour week, including some weekends and evenings
Ability to push, pull, and lift weights up to 20 pounds
May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported
May require bending, squatting, or reaching and occasional use of equipment
Preferred
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment
Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available
Long term disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year
Free parking
Tuition assistance and professional development
Employee assistance program
Company
The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cathy Green
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Stephanie Verdin
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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