EF Go Ahead Tours
Associate Director, Individual Sales
EF Go Ahead Tours, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Associate Director, Individual Sales
EF Go Ahead Tours – Denver, CO
Start Date: February 2nd, 2026
Application Deadline: January 7, 2026
Applicants must live/relocate to Colorado or be within commutable distance to the Denver office. Flexibility to work from home on Fridays while collaborating in the office Monday through Thursday.
Responsibilities
Lead, inspire, and motivate the Denver team—including two managers and their sales teams—by coaching, supporting professional development, and fostering a high‑performance culture.
Oversee Denver headcount, propose staffing plans, and develop new leadership talent as the team grows.
Champion EF’s culture by fostering belonging, fun, and collaboration; build traditions and celebrate wins.
Serve as the primary inds advocate for the Denver office, ensuring its unique needs are understood and represented to leadership, while promoting equity and inclusion across all offices.
Support staff retention and leadership development, coordinating with Denver’s OLS team.
Act as a liaison between Denver managers and Boston directors, sharing perspectives and best practices.
Develop and execute strategies to identify and maximize growth opportunities, especially for repeat customers.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with key stakeholders in sales, traveler support, marketing, analytics, engineering, and product to drive business results and build repeat strategies.
Use data and analytics to inform strategy, track performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Who You Are
An inspirational, sales‑ and customer‑centric leader with a track record of helping teams exceed ambitious goals.
A natural motivator who rallies others behind a shared vision and builds strong team buy‑in.
A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, energized by developing and executing clear initiatives.
An expert communicator who sets a well‑defined vision and fosters collaboration.
A proactive team player who influences and persuades others to achieve strong results.
A problem solver who embraces growth opportunities and handles challenges with patience and resilience.
A committed developer of talent, dedicated to helping others reach their full potential.
A culture builder who creates a sense of belonging and fun within the team.
Qualifications
4+ years of sales management experience, preferably with large and/or tenured teams.
Demonstrated success in sales leadership roles, with a proven ability to drive growth year over year.
Experience building and leading collaborative, high‑performing teams.
Exceptional ability to motivate teams and maintain consistent focus and intensity.
Highly organized, excellent time management, and a self‑starter mentality.
Strong influencing skills and a results‑driven approach.
Outstanding communication skills and experience collaborating across departments.
Perks and Benefits
Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops.
Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays.
Exciting business travel opportunities.
25% company match on your 401(k) contributions.
Market‑leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, accident and hospital insurance, legal and pet insurance.
Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Access to fertility care and family‑building support.
Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement.
Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee‑run resource groups.
Robust Employee Assistance Program.
Tenure‑based sabbatical eligibility.
EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more).
Discounts at local venues and businesses.
Ample office design, plus flexibility of working from home on Fridays.
Compensation: Base salary starting at $90,000, commensurate with experience, plus an on‑target bonus potential of $50,000.
About EF Go Ahead Tours For over 30 years, EF Go Ahead Tours has guided adult travelers across the globe via carefully crafted group travel itineraries. From young professionals to retirees, solo travelers to entire families, we strive to create unforgettable moments and inspire greater understanding between people and cultures.
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Start Date: February 2nd, 2026
Application Deadline: January 7, 2026
Applicants must live/relocate to Colorado or be within commutable distance to the Denver office. Flexibility to work from home on Fridays while collaborating in the office Monday through Thursday.
Responsibilities
Lead, inspire, and motivate the Denver team—including two managers and their sales teams—by coaching, supporting professional development, and fostering a high‑performance culture.
Oversee Denver headcount, propose staffing plans, and develop new leadership talent as the team grows.
Champion EF’s culture by fostering belonging, fun, and collaboration; build traditions and celebrate wins.
Serve as the primary inds advocate for the Denver office, ensuring its unique needs are understood and represented to leadership, while promoting equity and inclusion across all offices.
Support staff retention and leadership development, coordinating with Denver’s OLS team.
Act as a liaison between Denver managers and Boston directors, sharing perspectives and best practices.
Develop and execute strategies to identify and maximize growth opportunities, especially for repeat customers.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with key stakeholders in sales, traveler support, marketing, analytics, engineering, and product to drive business results and build repeat strategies.
Use data and analytics to inform strategy, track performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Who You Are
An inspirational, sales‑ and customer‑centric leader with a track record of helping teams exceed ambitious goals.
A natural motivator who rallies others behind a shared vision and builds strong team buy‑in.
A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, energized by developing and executing clear initiatives.
An expert communicator who sets a well‑defined vision and fosters collaboration.
A proactive team player who influences and persuades others to achieve strong results.
A problem solver who embraces growth opportunities and handles challenges with patience and resilience.
A committed developer of talent, dedicated to helping others reach their full potential.
A culture builder who creates a sense of belonging and fun within the team.
Qualifications
4+ years of sales management experience, preferably with large and/or tenured teams.
Demonstrated success in sales leadership roles, with a proven ability to drive growth year over year.
Experience building and leading collaborative, high‑performing teams.
Exceptional ability to motivate teams and maintain consistent focus and intensity.
Highly organized, excellent time management, and a self‑starter mentality.
Strong influencing skills and a results‑driven approach.
Outstanding communication skills and experience collaborating across departments.
Perks and Benefits
Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops.
Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays.
Exciting business travel opportunities.
25% company match on your 401(k) contributions.
Market‑leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, accident and hospital insurance, legal and pet insurance.
Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Access to fertility care and family‑building support.
Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement.
Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee‑run resource groups.
Robust Employee Assistance Program.
Tenure‑based sabbatical eligibility.
EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more).
Discounts at local venues and businesses.
Ample office design, plus flexibility of working from home on Fridays.
Compensation: Base salary starting at $90,000, commensurate with experience, plus an on‑target bonus potential of $50,000.
About EF Go Ahead Tours For over 30 years, EF Go Ahead Tours has guided adult travelers across the globe via carefully crafted group travel itineraries. From young professionals to retirees, solo travelers to entire families, we strive to create unforgettable moments and inspire greater understanding between people and cultures.
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