Director of Sales

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions delivers a beyond-expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The authentically African-themed resort is home to America’s largest indoor waterparks and features well-appointed guest rooms, full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center.

We are inviting you to apply for open Director of Sales – Spotsylvania County, Virginia role. In this position, The Director of Sales is responsible for ensuring optimum operation of the Sales, Catering and Conference Services Departments. They are responsible for the direct sales activities and production at the property level. Primary objective is account solicitation, development of group accounts and sales production, training, and coaching of all salespeople. You would be responsible for working in conjunction with the conference services and catering teams to operate in a “for-profit” environment. A Kalahari DOSs owns a market and is also responsible for their own goals, but are not responsible for marketing or transient rate.

We do require that you have a background, consisting of:

• Five years of hotel sales management experience in a large (over 500 rooms) property.
• Experience and proven success in developing and closing hotel group business.
• Experience in leading teams.
• Have a broad understanding of the tourism industry and the day-to-day operations of a hotel/resort.

We do prefer that you have a background of:

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, business, or finance.
• Hotel pre-opening experience.
• Ability to think independently and offer creative solutions.
• Understanding the pulse of the meetings and conventions business in Virginia and Washington DC markets.

If your background is what we’re seeking and your personality is one of service to others, please consider joining our growing and industry leading team.

Company Mission

We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.

Recruiting Vision

We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive and attractive benefits plan:

· Above-industry average compensation

· Promotion from within

· Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life and Career wellness initiatives

· Educational opportunities

· Full and varied benefit package available for full-time associates

· 401(k) with company match

· Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs

· Paid time off and holiday pay

· Discounts and resort perks

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000), Sandusky, Ohio (2005), Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015), Round Rock, Texas (2020), Spotsylvania County, Virginia (2026).

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions