We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Sports Illustrated Resorts (SIR) serves as the senior-most leader responsible for driving sales and marketing strategy and execution across the brand. This role holds full P&L accountability and is tasked with delivering sustainable growth in new memberships, revenue, and margin through effective leadership and enterprise-wide collaboration. This position reports to the Chief Sales Officer.

How You’ll Shine

This leader oversees all Sales and Marketing departments within SIR, setting the strategic direction while ensuring operational excellence in areas including tour generation, guest reception, gifting, and the sales presentation process. The role requires a high level of influence and cross-functional collaboration across a complex, matrixed organization to drive performance and alignment.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing strategic plans, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring compliance and integrity across all aspects of the sales process. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of building and scaling effective sales and marketing organizations that consistently achieve growth targets.

Additionally, this position plays a critical role in shaping and growing the Sports Illustrated Resorts brand. It requires close partnership with the Hospitality and Vacation Ownership leadership team to support brand launch initiatives and ensure long-term business success. The role also emphasizes maintaining strong, transparent communication with partners and vendors to deliver an exceptional experience aligned with company values.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree

• Active real estate license (if required by state regulations)

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Sales and Marketing, and people leadership ideally within a high-volume, fast-paced environment

• Experience in the vacation ownership or time-share industry is highly desirable

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing plans aligned with business objectives

• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and driving revenue growth through innovative and cost-effective strategies

• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills with the ability to hold teams accountable for results

• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and across cross-functional teams

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently

• Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset and adaptability to shifting business needs and market dynamics

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify gaps, recommend solutions, and optimize processes

• Committed to ethical leadership, integrity, and a culture of service excellence

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales performance tools is a plus

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.