Timeshare Sales Executive

Also called: Vacation Ownership Sales

Sells shares in vacation resorts to tourists, usually on commission.

A day in the life

You give a family a tour of a beachfront resort, explain how vacation ownership works and negotiate a deal. Some days you close two big sales; some days none.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$70k
High
$200k

Almost all commission; very high variance.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma; state real estate license often required.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady in resort areas.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps target tourists, but resort tours and in-person persuasion stay human; pay is commission-heavy.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Speech and debate, Marketing CTE class, Spanish or another world language.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-9022.

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