Smokin' Jobs in the Red Hot Timeshare Industry

Worried about downsizing or unpredictable swings in the economy? Consider a job in an industry that has historically experienced growth in both downtimes and boom times. Timeshares provide a great niche for both experienced job seekers and those just starting out.

Positions available reach across every possible specialty. You could work in the kitchen of a major resort, like any of the Bluegreen timeshare resorts. Or you could work in housekeeping, administration, reservations or sales. Unlike hotels, being employed in the timeshare industry requires you to go far beyond just being a "people" person. You'll have the opportunity to really get to know your guests at a personal level. Because you'll be dealing with owners, the level of service they will expect is a notch above what other places may require. Many timeshare owners regard their units as a second home.

Choose What Suits You Best

The best feature of timeshares is that they are not cookie cutter copies of each other. Companies have worked diligently to make their own developments stand out among the thousands owners have to choose from. Because of this, you have the opportunity to choose where you'll best fit in. Do you want to work for a small company that has a specialized niche - say marlin fishing charters? Or would you rather work for a foreign company in an emerging market - like Dubai?

The world is truly your oyster in this industry. You could even work for a company specializing in high-end fractional timeshares. Here you could work as a private concierge to a family on vacation, a chauffer, private chef, or nanny.

Imagine being able to work in the most exotic areas of the world just by transferring - something you could do if you work for an international timeshare company.

Free Gift with Purchase

If you're in sales the timeshare industry may be a perfect match for you. Whether you enjoy giving traditional timeshare presentations complete with a free gift, or you'd rather work via phone, you can find a comfortable place to grow your career. Many timeshare owners choose to rent their timeshare should they not use it in a particular year. As a result, there are companies and divisions with sales people dedicated to rent the timeshares to guests.

Resale companies present another opportunity for sales people as well. When an owner decides to sell their timeshare, it often goes to a resale company. Resales in and of themselves, makes up a huge portion of the market.

So you see, no matter where you want to be, there's probably a timeshare there, searching for a gifted, engaging professional just like you.