Job Title: Pre-Opening Sales Administrator Location: Kalahari VA-VA Description: Join Kalahari Resorts&Conventions at our new location in Spotsylvania County, VA Kalahari Resorts&Conventions delivers a beyond expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The African-inspired resort is home to America’s largest indoor waterparks and features well-appointed guest rooms, full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center. We are excited to open our newest resort in November 2026, and we’re building our pre-opening team. We are inviting you to apply for our open Pre-Opening Sales Administrator position. This unique role is essential to the successful launch of our resort and offers an opportunity to transition into a permanent Sales Administrator position once the resort opens. In this position, your focus will be on three primary areas: Supporting Sales Leadership: Partner closely with the Director of Sales and sales managers, assisting with daily tasks and administrative needs to ensure seamless operations. Human Resources Collaboration: Serve as a welcoming presence for members of the public, answering employment inquiries and providing guidance on our exciting job opportunities as they arise. Development and Logistics Coordination: Work alongside our development team to manage tasks such as coordinating delivery logistics and routing, supporting the setup of our pre-opening office. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re adaptable, collaborative, and proactive, and if you bring a comfort level in communicating with authority figures. The ideal candidate will navigate varying environments confidently, respect chain-of-command protocols, and consistently demonstrate professionalism and a service-oriented attitude. Salary: $20-$22 per hour. Qualifications&Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for face-to-face and phone interactions. Computer and "tech" savvy. Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team player. Prior experience with administrative tasks in a fast-paced setting, ideally within sales, marketing, construction, logistics or hospitality. General knowledge of administrative duties and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. One to three years of administrative experience in a corporate business setting is helpful, preferably within the hotel/resort/hospitality industry. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about hospitality and eager to make an impact long before we have an actual “day one”. Join our growing, industry-leading team and be part of the Kalahari Resorts&Conventions experience Company Mission: We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations. Recruiting Vision: We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company. A Sampling of Our Benefits: Promotion from within Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life and Career wellness initiatives Educational opportunities Full and varied benefit package available for full-time associates 401(k) with company match Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs Paid time off and holiday pay Discounts and resort perks Kalahari Resorts&Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and our guests. Recognition includes Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers , Condé Nast Traveler’s 1 World’s Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort in Smart Meeting’s Smart Stars Awards, Parents’ Magazine Kids’ Travel Award Winner and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000), Sandusky, Ohio (2005), Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015), Round Rock, Texas (2020), and Spotsylvania County, Virginia (2026). Kalahari Resorts&Conventions is an equal opportunity employer. Position Type: Variable Hours J-18808-Ljbffr