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Kensington · 22 hours ago

Director, Sales – Host Accounts

Kensington delivers personalized travel experiences, focusing on tailored journeys with local guides. They are seeking a results-driven sales professional to manage and grow host accounts, develop relationships, and drive revenue through strategic partnerships.

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Responsibilities

Manage and grow existing host accounts, ensuring year-over-year sales growth
Build and execute a host-focused sales strategy to develop a strong pipeline and deliver measurable results
Manage the full sales cycle for host accounts, including prospecting, contracting, and account management
Collaborate with Territory Sales Directors to review opportunities, align on account strategies, and ensure consistent execution
Collaborate with Marketing to execute consortia programs, agent events, and promotional initiatives
Monitor account performance and provide clear insights on opportunities, risks, and strategies
Track, analyze, and report on host business performance, including revenue, leads, bookings, and key metrics, providing actionable insights to the VP of Agency Sales
Represent Kensington Tours at domestic and international trade shows, conventions, and industry events
Track and report on host business performance, including forecasts, revenue targets, and other key metrics

Qualification

Sales experienceBusiness developmentRelationship-buildingCRM platformsMS Office suiteCommunicationOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityIntegrity

Required

5–10 years of sales or business development experience in the travel or luxury travel industry
Proven success in host account growth or related agency partnerships
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, able to work independently while collaborating across teams
Results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in MS Office suite and CRM platforms
Domestic and international travel required (~70%)

Company

Kensington

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Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences.