Demo

Durango Office ~ Front Desk Sales and Guest Experience Specialist

Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours
Durango, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026

Front Desk Sales and Guest Experience Specialist

Durango Rivertrippers | Durango, Colorado
Seasonal Position | April through September

This is a front desk position with real revenue responsibility.

Durango Rivertrippers is hiring a confident, sales driven professional to lead the guest experience from first contact through check in. This role is ideal for someone who loves sales, enjoys face to face interaction, and takes pride in running a tight, organized front desk.

You will help guests plan their vacations, close bookings, check in trips, sell retail, and maintain a clean, professional environment. This is not a passive customer service job. We expect energy, accountability, and performance.

Season Details
April through September
Part time and full time available
6 to 9 hour shifts
Weekend shifts rotate
We operate seven days per week

Sales Expectations

You will work toward daily, weekly, and bi weekly sales targets.
You will be expected to convert phone calls, walk ins, and online inquiries into reservations.
You will confidently recommend rafting trips, Jeep tours, and package combinations.
You will upsell retail and add on experiences when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own your individual sales goals and contribute to team revenue targets
  • Check in guests efficiently and professionally
  • Plan and coordinate guest vacations and adventure itineraries
  • Answer phones, respond to live chats, and handle email inquiries
  • Process reservations and manage booking systems accurately
  • Sell retail merchandise at the front desk
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming office environment
  • Communicate clearly with guides and operations staff
  • Solve problems quickly and professionally
  • Represent the brand with confidence and professionalism

We Are Looking For Someone Who

  • Loves sales and enjoys hitting measurable goals
  • Is confident speaking with guests in person and on the phone
  • Can manage multiple tasks during peak season
  • Takes ownership of the front desk environment
  • Is reliable, punctual, and detail oriented
  • Thrives in a fast paced tourism setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 or more years of sales or hospitality experience
  • Strong computer navigation skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Drive
  • Ability to learn booking software quickly

This role is critical to our success during peak season. High performers who take ownership of sales and guest satisfaction will have opportunities for increased responsibility as we grow.

If you are competitive, professional, and ready to run the front desk with confidence this summer, we want to hear from you.

Note: Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Durango Office ~ Front Desk Sales and Guest Experience Specialist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Durango Office ~ Front Desk Sales and Guest Experience Specialist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$37,360 - $44,637
Income Estimation: 
$37,685 - $46,157
Income Estimation: 
$89,726 - $245,049
Income Estimation: 
$122,633 - $166,569
Income Estimation: 
$116,413 - $176,962
Income Estimation: 
$99,713 - $138,140
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Durango Office ~ Front Desk Sales and Guest Experience Specialist jobs in the Durango, CO area that may be a better fit.

  • Durango Lodge Durango, CO
  • The Durango Lodge is looking for a service-minded individual who takes pride in providing best-in-class customer service to join our team as a part-time Fr... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Durango Pet Resort and Spa Durango, CO
  • We are looking for a responsible, fun, outgoing, dog lover to join our team. That is available to work weekends, and during the week as needed. Kennel Tech... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!