Director of Europe - Sales & Operations at Ultimate Jet Vacations
United States
<meta><h3 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Role Overview</strong></b></h3><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Director of Europe - Sales & Operations is responsible for driving sales performance, enforcing luxury service standards, and building the operational foundation for a high-performing regional team. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on execution, owning the day-to-day sales activity, itinerary quality, team performance, and operational flow across the region.</span></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are a sales-first organization. We value strong relationships, but we win by being sharp, decisive, and results-driven. This role is for a high-agency leader who knows how to sell luxury Europe, hold teams accountable, and build structure in a fast-growing environment.</span></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Key Responsibilities</strong></b></p><h3 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Sales Leadership & Revenue Performance</strong></b></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Own regional sales results across Europe, including inquiry management, conversion, and revenue performance.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Oversee itinerary design to ensure proposals are compelling, accurate, and aligned with luxury and ultra-luxury standards.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Set clear expectations around response times, follow-up, proposal quality, and closing discipline.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Actively coach the team on selling complex European itineraries, objection handling, and closing high-value opportunities.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain a performance-driven sales culture that is direct, accountable, and results-focused.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Manage the Europe budget ensuring spend on FAMs, training, and resources is impactful and accountable.</span></li></ul><h3 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Luxury Service & Product Standards</strong></b></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure all Europe itineraries, supplier selections, and guest experiences meet luxury and ultra-luxury expectations.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Hold the team accountable to high service standards across the full client journey, from inquiry through travel.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Work closely with Product and Advisor Partnerships to ensure the development and refinement of Europe offerings meet our client’s needs. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Apply deep destination and partner knowledge to ensure consistency, credibility, and quality in what is sold and delivered.</span><br><br></li></ul><h3 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Operational Execution & Workflow Ownership</strong></b></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Oversee day-to-day operations across sales, concierge, and in-country support teams.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Own regional workflows, ensuring clean handoffs, clear roles, and consistent execution.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or breakdowns and implement practical improvements.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Serve as the escalation point for complex client or operational issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.</span></li></ul><h3 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Team Building & Development</strong></b></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Support hiring, onboarding, and continued training of the Europe team as the region continues to grow.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Establish clear expectations, routines, and performance standards for team members.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide hands-on coaching and ongoing training to strengthen sales execution, itinerary design, and service delivery.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead by example in pace, ownership, and accountability.</span></li></ul><h3 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Collaboration & Build-Phase Ownership</strong></b></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Partner closely with Advisor Partnership, Product, and Senior Sales leadership to align execution with growth priorities.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Contribute to the development of regional processes, procedures, and expectations as the Europe division scales.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Operate effectively in a build-phase, startup-style environment where leaders are expected to take initiative and get ideas turned into action.</span></li></ul><h3 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:21pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience & Background</strong></b></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">5+ years of experience in the luxury Europe travel space, with direct experience working at or alongside top-tier Tour Operators and DMCs.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Extensive background in selling luxury to ultra-luxury Europe travel, including complex, multi-country itineraries.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prior experience leading sales and operations teams, with clear accountability for performance and results.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven ability to communicate clearly and decisively in high-stakes client and internal situations, including UHNW-level interactions.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated success managing remote, globally distributed teams while maintaining performance, accountability, and consistency.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Comfort operating in fast-paced, build-phase environments with ambiguity and high ownership.</span></li></ul>
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