Sales Manager

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

Kindred Resort is seeking a Sales Manager to join our pre-opening team and lead group sales efforts for meetings, incentives, weddings, and special events. This dynamic role is responsible for identifying, soliciting, negotiating, and contracting group business while positioning Kindred as Colorado’s most exciting new luxury destination.

The Sales Manager will play a key role in shaping Kindred’s brand reputation within the meetings and events industry, generating leads, nurturing client relationships, crafting bespoke proposals, and contributing to a high-performing sales culture. You’ll work in close collaboration with the Director of Sales & Marketing and our revenue, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless service delivery and exceptional guest experiences.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $68,545.70 - $80,000.00 + annual bonus 
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Group Sales & Revenue Generation, Solicit, close, and contract group business using strong negotiating skills and creative selling techniques.
• Client Experience & Brand Storytelling
• Internal Collaboration & Strategy Execution

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of hotel or resort group sales experience preferred
• Proficient in Cvent, Delphi FDC, SendSites, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of luxury travel, group business segments, and destination marketing
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Energetic self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to contribute to a new brand  Resort
• Flexible, collaborative, and highly organized with attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience

The expected pay range is $68,545.70 - $80,000.00 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  510521
Reference Date: 07/31/2025 
Job Code Function: Sales