Golf Travel Sales Manager

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

The Travel Sales Manager is responsible for driving B2B travel sales initiatives while supporting select B2C group sales opportunities. This role focuses on achieving annual sales targets through strategic account management, partner onboarding and training, maintaining wholesale partnerships, and leveraging travel technology solutions. The role also includes selling large group packages directly to consumers.

Job Duties

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve annual B2B sales goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale partners and key accounts.
• Lead training and onboarding programs for new partners and clients, ensuring smooth adoption of travel technology and services.
• Oversee and maintain travel technology platforms, providing support and guidance to partners.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for B2C group package sales.
• Create and maintain accurate records, reports, and sales documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the National Sales Director.

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience years of B2B sales experience within a travel-driven organization.
• Proven success in account sales pipeline management and partner relationship development.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to communicate technical product features effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills: proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel required.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• College degree is preferred in a related field
• Knowledge of golf, tee time distribution, and travel marketing products preferred.
• Familiarity with Salesforce is strongly desired.
• Strong team player with excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must reside in Orlando, FL
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Orlando, FL office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.