FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


1. How Do I Apply For A Position?
 Using the drop down menus that appear at the top of every page, you can search for job vacancies By Location, By Position Type or By Company - the menus are set up to only show options that include at least one matching result so you don't need to worry about wasting time visiting empty pages. on the front page and most other pages (except advertisement pages) there is also a search by keyword function on the left as well as links to the latest jobs added and the most regularly searched advertisments.

Once you have found your desired advertisement there is an"Apply Now" link at the top, or you can click anywhere on the full color advertisement to access the application form page for that individual resort / company. To apply, fill out all fields and where possible attach a cv / resume and recent photograph as this greatly enhances your chances of fast tracking to the next stage of the application process. When you submit your application it will go direct to the main Recruitment Manager at that location and that person should contact you within 2-10 days should they wish to take your application further.

Please Note: All application forms are unique and only submit to the relevant company advertising, so one form does not cover all jobs, you will need to apply seperately to each advertisement you are interested in.

We recommend that you apply for at least a few at a time to enhance your chances of success, but please only apply for positions and locations that you feel you are suitable for.

2. Some Advertisements Send Me To Another Site?
 Some of the larger companies prefer you to fill in their own application form at their online careers center, so their advertisement on our site may send you there directly. If this is the case just follow the online instructions on the new site which will have opened in a new window. Then when you have finished applying for that position you can simply return to our site to carry on applying for other positions.

3. Do I Need Previous Experience To Apply For These Jobs?
Unless stated otherwise on individual advertisements, the answer is no, you do not need specific timeshare experience to apply. Many companies welcome new recruits and offer excellent training courses and ongoing support.

4. How Long Before I Can Expect To Hear From A Company?
 Typically 2-10 days, depending on the number of applications they are receiving at that time. If after 10 days you have not heard back from a company we would recommend that you choose another company to apply to. To increase your chances of hearing from a company, you should always include as much information as possible on the application forms, including a resume and photo. Also double check your contact details.

5. What Does A Sales Representative Do?
 As a sales rep you will be given qualified clients each day for you to give a presentation to. Depending on the company you choose to work for you will either be working from a sales office / exhibition centre or from an actual resort. In either case the position is generally the same.

You will collect your client from reception and begin your presentation which can last anything from 90 minutes to several hours depending on how well you do and how many questions the client asks you during your presentation. Typically your clients will be married and with / without children. You will be required to give a full presentation of the facts and benefits of joining your company's holiday club, which will usually include a tour of a resort (where applicable) and a multi-media presentation as well as verbal and written examples.

It is important to understand that this job is not like any of the following "sales" jobs: Retail, FMCG or even car sales where basic salaries exist as you must wait for your potential clients to walk in and are therefore interested in your product from the beginning. Timeshare is much more like advertising sales, or home improvement sales where clients are provided daily and results are expected. These performance driven jobs are always commission only, plus bonuses.

However, the great news is that so long as you have a confident, fun, outgoing personality, whilst still maintaining a professional attitude and appearance you will do well - and get paid generously for your efforts.

Typically, a new sales rep should achieve at least 1 sale out of every 10 clients that they see, which in most companies equates to 1 sale per week. Commission structures vary but tend to average out at 10% commission of the net sale which means that you can expect to earn anything between £350 and £1200 per sale dependant on who you work for.

An average rep is expected to do 2 sales out of every 10 clients and an experienced / top rep should average 3 or 4 sales out of every 10 clients earning them in excess of £2000 per week.

6. What Does A Member of the Marketing Staff Team Do?
 The Marketing Staff or OPC's (Outside Promotional Contacts) are not responsible for any sales. Their job is to provide the resort / sales deck with their clients. Dependant on the company this is either done by using OPC's on the streets who approach the tourist population and invite them to take a tour of the resort in return for a number of gifts, or Telemarketing Staff who ring holidaymakers at their hotels and invite them to take a tour.

The Marketing Staff get paid on every qualified client that takes the tour irrelevant of whether they join the holiday club or not - but if they do you also get a bonus! This job is a very sociable job and requires active, bubbly, confident and attractive staff. Marketing Staff would expect to earn £400-£800 per week based on the number of clients they provide although some experienced staff with some companies earn more than double that.