retail sales manager

Job Description Job Description This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for travel, sales and fostering relationships. The ideal applicant will be a well-organized self-starter who can bring fresh ideas forward, is great with technology and social media platforms, and can motivate and mentor the sales team. The manager will oversee all aspects of sales team, including day to day activities of the retail store, recruitment and onboarding of new consultants. The manager is responsible for ongoing mentoring of new and existing consultants, while providing sales leadership and motivation to the team, which includes goal setting with all consultants on a semi-annual basis. Additionally, the manager will ensure implementation of all Expedia Cruises marketing strategies. Based out of our Cambridge, Ontario location. Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 6:00 Weekends and evenings when required. Responsibilities Develop and execute strategies to drive business in new and existing markets Identify and recruit top sales talent Mentor employees to help them achieve individual & team objectives Host monthly team meetings with consultants and events with suppliers for consumers online and in person Qualifications 3+ years of sales experience, travel background an asset Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience leading a team TICO certified supervisor/manager (must possess or be able to obtain) Company Description Since 1987, Expedia Cruises has been an industry leader in air, land and sea vacation sales across North America, and is backed by the most powerful travel brand in the world - Expedia.\r\n\r\nOur Vacation Consultants are your local neighborhood travel experts, from communities near you. They leverage the powerful brand reach and resources of the #1 name in travel, while using our state-of-the art technology, award-winning marketing program, and established relationships with top travel suppliers to achieve inevitable success in their travel careers.