Director, Disney Vacation Club Sales

Respect. Inclusion. Inspiration. And Continuous Improvement. Those are Disney Signature Experiences cultural pillars that we strive for each and every day. And it permeates in everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits because of the strong sense of community and performance that go hand in hand.

The Director, DVC West Coast Sales/Sales Operation is responsible for two cornerstone sales channels within the Disney Vacation Club portfolio (Disneyland Resort and Aulani) located in Anaheim, CA and Oahu, HI respectively. The Director, DVC West Coast Sales/Sales Operation will report to the VP, DVC Sales and will reside in California.

This executive position will provide overall leadership for his/her sales organization more than 170 Cast Members, ensuring sales results, profit growth, brand integrity, effective communication, innovative thinking and expansion/change management to implement key initiatives. Key areas of focus will include recruiting, training and development of the timeshare Cast Members, integration with the Disneyland Resorts and businesses (DLR Commercial, DLR Ops), performance management, consumer incentives, tour generating programs, annual Cast incentives/compensation planning, sales strategies, financial planning/forecasting and real estate planning for sales assets for sites. But most importantly, this individual will maintain a strong culture of respect, inclusion, inspiration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

The role will be responsible for ensuring the West Coast channels are aligned and partnering closely with DVC leadership colleagues in Florida inclusive of WDW, Disney Cruise Line, and our Global Virtual channel to develop and implement strategies that will drive effective discovery, tour generation and increased sales. Relationships throughout both coasts will be critical for this Executives and will be imperative that the Executive work closely with all partners throughout the Parks and Resorts Operations. It will be especially meaningful to sponsor Aulani and DLR Resort in such a way that there is a seamless relationship between both coasts to maximize support and drive Disney brand standards.

Other key partners include Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line as well as multiple DVC departments such as Sales/Marketing Planning & Integration, Marketing, Finance, Industrial Engineering, WDI, Human Resources, Member Experience, Workforce Management.

This Executive position will reside in California, however, will be required to travel to all channels as the business needs. Specifically quarterly business travel to Aulani to engage with their Cast and meet with key Aulani partners within the operation.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience, with demonstrated ability in sales management / strategic development strongly preferred
• This Executive Leader must be an individual who has the gift of inspiring two geographical diverse channels and do it in such a way that all feel respected, included, inspired, and willing to learn and grow.
• Ability to build Cast Engagement strategies that mirror the needs of the channels and visibility and interaction with all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record to lead in a commercial environment and ability to influence and work with key partners and operational leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and understand how to react quickly and make adjustments based on business performance.
• Ability to appreciate what motivates a sales team including incentive plans, performance plans, and other recognition programs all while running a P&L.
• Working knowledge on the uniqueness of Hawaii and/or California labor laws as well as other direct relationship techniques to lead all levels of these professional environments with confidence and respect.
• Proven track record and demonstrated executive-level sales leadership experience.
• Proven experience working with partners in quantitative disciplines, such as Finance, Research or Industrial Engineering.
• Proven ability in understanding and acting upon sales trends, business analytics and consumer behaviors.
• Demonstrated strong integration, analytical, strategic and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in broadly influencing internal and external stakeholders, building strategic alliances/relationships, and working with all levels and across various business units within an organization.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and strong individual/team development expertise.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Disciplined organizational skills in all aspects of job performance with strong attention to detail and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated strong project management experience with a sense of urgency, follow up and execution.
• High integrity and understanding of the value of the Disney brand.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active real estate license
• Experience with sales call centers

Required Education:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Preferred Education

• MBA

The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $165,900 to $222,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Vacation Club:

Disney Vacation Club is a leader in vacation ownership and provides families the flexibility to personalize their vacation experiences as their vacation interests change over time. Disney Vacation Club cast members help bring touches of Disney magic to members and guests who stay at any one of 14 Disney Vacation Club destinations, including Walt Disney World Resort; Disneyland Resort; Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Vero Beach, Florida.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Vacation Club Sales and Services, Inc. , which is part of a business we call Disney Vacation Club .

Disney Vacation Club Sales and Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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