National Sales Assistant Director

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Celebration, FL, USA
In-Office
110K-150K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Leads national sales for Disney Meetings and Events by developing strategic plans, building client and account relationships, securing group and convention business, increasing existing-account revenue, conducting sales calls and presentations, negotiating and closing opportunities, managing travel and trade show programs, and representing Disney across industry organizations. This remote role requires collaboration with internal leaders, hospitality and group sales expertise, social selling, organizational discipline, and business travel flexibility.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Posting Title:

National Sales Assistant Director

Req ID:

10157184

Job Description:

Disney Meetings and Events is home to award-winning, world-class meeting and event venues. We offer unique, unforgettable experiences with unparalleled products and services across our 3 domestic locations, Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and Aulani, A Disney Resort in Hawaii. The National Sales Assistant Director role provides exceptional client relationships to these domestic locations to drive new business to Disney Meetings & Events and other Disney portfolio products, represent Disney Meetings and Events in the marketplace and within industry organizations, and secures group and convention business. As part of the Disney Meetings and Events NSO Team, this is a remote, home-office based position and could be located in the surrounding areas of Dallas, Austin, Houston, Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City or San Francisco.

You will report to the National Sales Director.

This Location is a remote Texas position

Responsibilities

  • Achieve established goals by building clients and accounts in their designated marketplace.

  • Develop strategic sales plans to achieve our goals.

  • Develop new business and increase business from existing accounts using direct sales activities.

  • Implement travel and tradeshow programs to convert business.

  • Represent The Walt Disney Company in designated marketplace and industry organizations.

  • Promote all Disney related products to provide essential solutions to clients' needs.

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years Group and Convention sales experience with experience in collaboration, qualifying, presentations, conducting face-to-face sales calls, site visits, negotiating, overcoming obstacles, closing business, familiarization trips and trade show strategies.

  • Strong group industry knowledge and expertise.

  • Experience partnering with leaders across multiple organizations.

  • Experience developing and providing presentations to all levels of an organization.

  • Experience in social selling through LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

  • Disciplined organizational skills in all aspects of job performance with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

  • Experience working in a remote environment.

  • Flexible schedule, including business travel and working weekends.

  • Knowledge of computer software applications in MS Office, Seibel, Knowland, and Cvent.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years related hospitality industry experience.

  • Familiarity with association and corporate customers in designated marketplace.

Required Education

  • High School Diploma.

Preferred Education

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

The hiring range for this remote position is $112,012.00 to $150,260.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions.  The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.  A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. 

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, Florida, is $110,000.00-$147,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Commercial Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Destinations Sales Solutions (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Gathering Sales - Resorts

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Celebration, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - TX - Remote - Texas Region 1

Date Posted:

2026-08-19

Skills Required

  • Minimum 5 years of group and convention sales experience
  • Experience with collaboration, qualification, presentations, face-to-face sales calls, site visits, negotiation, overcoming obstacles, closing business, familiarization trips, and trade show strategies
  • Strong group industry knowledge and expertise
  • Experience partnering with leaders across multiple organizations
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations to all organizational levels
  • Experience with social selling through LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Experience working in a remote environment
  • Flexible schedule, including business travel and weekend work
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Siebel, Knowland, and Cvent
  • 5 or more years of related hospitality industry experience
  • Familiarity with association and corporate customers in the designated marketplace
  • High school diploma
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent

The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.

  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.

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The Company
HQ: Burbank, CA
219,548 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.

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