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Dweck Properties

Leasing Consultant

Arlington, VA · On-site

$19 - $22.50/hr

You will guide them through the entire process from the initial contact, apartment tour ... offer virtual tours. * give a tour of our property where you'll show off our rich amenities ...

Dweck Properties

Leasing Consultant

Arlington, VA · On-site

$18/hr

You will guide them through the entire process from the initial contact, apartment tour ... offer virtual tours. * give a tour of our property where you'll show off our rich amenities ...

Dweck Properties

Leasing Consultant

Arlington, VA

$19 - $22.50/hr

You will guide them through the entire process from the initial contact, apartment tour ... offer virtual tours. * give a tour of our property where you'll show off our rich amenities ...

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How much do virtual tour guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual tour guide in Washington is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Virtual Tour Guides, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Virtual Tour Guides often encounter challenges such as maintaining audience engagement in a digital format and managing varying levels of participant technical proficiency. Successful guides use interactive elements, storytelling, and multimedia tools to keep tours lively and interesting. Additionally, they prepare by familiarizing themselves with the virtual platform and offering clear instructions or support for attendees. Collaborating with tech support teams and regularly updating content also helps ensure smooth, engaging experiences.

What are virtual tour guides?

Virtual tour guides are professionals who lead and narrate online tours of real-world locations, museums, landmarks, or attractions. Using live video, pre-recorded footage, or virtual reality technology, they provide engaging commentary, answer participants' questions, and enhance the online experience for remote audiences. Virtual tour guides help people explore new places from the comfort of their own homes, making travel and learning more accessible and interactive.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Virtual Tour Guide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Tour Guide, you need strong communication skills, in-depth knowledge of the tour subject, and ideally a background in tourism or education. Familiarity with video conferencing platforms, virtual tour software, and digital presentation tools is typically required. Outstanding storytelling abilities, adaptability, and customer engagement skills help set you apart in this role. These capabilities ensure engaging, informative, and seamless virtual experiences that delight clients and encourage repeat business.
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Infographic showing various Virtual Tour Guide job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,312 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Group Tour Sales Manager #26-055

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corp.

Annapolis, MD • On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Walk through the past, support the future! The Visitor Center team is expanding and we are looking for a dynamic Group Sales Manager to attract new groups to our living, breathing American history destination. Everything you do here supports the Brigade, and we are looking for the right person to bring Aboard! Scheduling 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday.

Job Description:

The Group Tour Sales Manager plays a pivotal role supporting the attendance goals of the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center (ALVC) and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA). As the face of the USNA group tour experience, the primary focus of this

position is to generate leads resulting in increased group tour bookings for adult and student groups; and to ensure that the group tour marketing materials best represent the Naval Academy Tourism group experience: Tour, Dine, Shop.

Build relationships with group tour operators, make sales calls, and arrange for familiarization tours of USNA.

Increase group sales and reach or exceed USNA attendance targets.

Evaluate and analyze visitation from group tour operators. Identify opportunities to increase business from previous and existing clients. Contact tour operators to bring in new and increased business.

Identify group tour operators who have not visited USNA and develop a relationship with those operators to encourage visitation.

Establish and maintain a customer relationship management database to track touchpoints with group sale leads and customers.

Coordinate with the Scheduling Coordinator to schedule and confirm group bookings.

Advocate for group tour operators internally. Solicit group feedback and present suggestions and plans on how to improve the group tour experience.

Book familiarization tours of USNA. Greet tour operators upon arrival and make sure the participants are provided guided tours of the Yard focused on the group tour experience.

Generating group ticket sales revenue through a high volume of proactive, outbound sales outreach, including phone calls, emails, texts, etc

Prospecting for new leads and new sales opportunities

Maximizing group ticket sales opportunities from existing and inbound leads

Conducting in-person and virtual sales appointments

Assist with creation of collateral material. Write copy for group tour profile sheets, website pages, and other group tour promotional materials. Ensure that all marketing materials are persuasive, easy to understand, and within brand guidelines

Provide group tour marketing materials to the local Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO). Serve as the group tour liaison for DMOs.

Cultivate relationships with travel and tourism partners, with a focus on tour operators and related associations.

Attend group tour conferences, such as conferences for the Student and Youth Travel Association and the American Bus Association. There are regional shows that should be represented as well.

Projection formulation for annual revenue and budget annually.

Work with Tour Guide Manager, visitors and partners to develop new product.

Reporting & Data Analysis - Collects, organizes, and analyzes productivity and performance data to support office operations and management decision-making. Maintains and updates Point of Sale (POS) and inventory information; prepares and distributes accurate daily sales reports. Tracks discrepancies and resolutions submitted by staff members. Compiles and consolidates data for management reports, ensuring clarity and consistency in reporting.

Supports inventory accuracy through regular product reconciliation tasks. Prepares quarterly reports on commission events, including documentation and verification of proof of payment and internal records and compliance.

Record Keeping - Maintains physical and digital records, maintains the department bulletin board, handles confidential and sensitive information, submits personnel and medical documentation to Human Resources, ensures proper procedures are followed to protect HIPPA and PII. Maintains safety files, reports safety and maintenance issues.

Provides exceptional customer service to patrons, Midshipmen, USNA faculty and staff, and vendors in person, over the phone, and via email.

Organizes office supplies, processes vendor invoices, processes and maintains accounts payable and receivable invoices for Tours Group Sales, and Timekeeping.

May be called upon to assist with retail, cashier, and other duties, and for Midshipmen (mission) support events when needed. Attends off-site meetings and trade shows as needed. Directs work to be accomplished, provides technical guidance and administrative oversight to employees consisting of NF-03 Scheduling Coordinator and NF-03 Admin Assistant.

Assigns work, defines priorities, selects and recommends applicants for hire, evaluates performance, recommends pay adjustments/awards, provides or recommends training, approves and/or disapproves leave requests, initiates corrective actions, and recommends formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.


In order to meet the basic requirement of the Group Tour Sales Manager position, NF-1101-04, you must meet one of the following:

a) Three (3) years of specialized experience in a sales, hospitality, tourism, or marketing field. Specialized experience may include, but is not limited to: travel or event sales, travel or event planning and coordination, participation in major tourism trade shows and organizations, etc.; OR

b) Three (3) full years of graduate level education.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

1. Experience and Skill in Sales Techniques. Experience in tourism sales and industry standards is preferred.

2. Experience in front facing customer service. Experience working in the Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing field is preferred.

3. Ability to coordinate between multiple departments and outside contacts. Experience working with a variety of contacts, such as domestic and international tour operators, travel agents, group organizations, and travel groups is preferred.

4. Experience and skill in written and oral communication, organization, and attention to detail.

5. Experience and Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Point of Sale (POS) systems, Google Suite. Experience using NetSuite, SalesForce and/or HubSpot is preferred.
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