Zachary Roesner
Sales Director @National Geographic
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WORK HISTORY
Sales Director @National Geographic
Chicago, IL, US
Created, implemented, and currently executing a tactical travel agency business plan for key potential travel advisors to build awareness, knowledge, engagement, and increase sales across all product lines. Established, and presently directing a specialized sales division (SIGs) charged with selling Private Jet Expeditions, and managing external partners, such as Wall Street Journal, Exclusive Resorts, International Global Sales Agents, Preferred Agency Partners, and wholesalers. Launched, and now cultivating a robust inside sales department of 15, responsible for selling private, group, and adventure expeditions with regional expertise. Manage the ACD business relationship including tracking, analyzing, forecasting, reporting, coaching, and training.
EDUCATION
DePaul University
BA
SKILLS
ABOUT ZACHARY ROESNER
LUXURY TRAVEL SALES DIRECTOR AND OPERATIONS MANAGER Highly trained travel professional with longstanding experience in business and product development, tour sales, client relations, and operations to more than 100 countries and seven continents. Effective in directing operational and marketing efforts of cross-functional teams. Strong ability to leverage clients’ interests combined with a company mission to deliver strategic communications directed to end-users. Proven leadership ability to foster a shared vision and to generate passion, enthusiasm, and focus through various advertising channels.Escorted guests to over 50 countries and has extensive experience in product development, operations, private jet tour sales, and guest relations. In-depth knowledge with affinity and travel agent sales and has worked with National Geographic Expeditions and Unique Lodges of the World, Smithsonian, The Wall Street Journal, American Express Platinum and Centurion and Abercrombie & Kent.Strengths: Client Relations Building Marketing Communications Strategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentCost Control and Budgeting Public Relations Events
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