Assistant Vice President, Travel Sales guiding profitable growth and team development in travel sales operations. Responsible for strategic direction, integrating sales processes, and enhancing customer experiences.
Responsibilities
The Auto Club Group is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Travel Sales, who will report directly to the Vice President of Travel.
Responsible for guiding the travel sales organization to achieve strong, profitable growth.
Setting strategic direction, building and developing high‑performing teams, and driving transformation in travel agency operations.
Develop and own a clear travel sales strategy aligned with company goals and travel‑industry trends.
Build multi‑year growth plans for each sales channel.
Identify new distribution opportunities and partnerships that expand reach and member value.
Lead a comprehensive transformation of travel sales, focusing on building one integrated team.
Design effective sales processes and workflows for consistent customer experiences.
Coach performance using KPI frameworks.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Travel, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
8+ years of progressive leadership in travel sales, travel distribution, or closely related fields.
Proven success leading multi‑channel travel sales teams to deliver revenue and margin growth.
Demonstrated experience designing and executing sales strategies, processes, and incentive plans.
Experience using CRM, booking platforms, analytics, and/or AI‑enabled tools to improve sales performance.
Knowledge of strong skills in change management and transformation, including leading tenured teams through new tools and ways of working.
Excellent communication, coaching, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and frontline teams.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401k Match
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO), company paid holidays, CEO days, and floating holidays
Paid volunteer day annually
Tuition assistance program, professional certification reimbursement program and other professional development opportunities
AAA Membership Discounts, perks, rewards and much more
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