Pilgrimage Coordinator (sales)

Job Description

St. Charles Catholic Pilgrimages is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Pilgrimage Coordinator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an outgoing self-starter with a proven sales track record, a deep love for Christ and His Church, and a passion for international travel. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in relationship-building, enjoys meaningful work, and wants to help parishes and Catholic organizations deepen their faith through transformative pilgrimages.

Your Role at St. Charles Pilgrimages

As a Pilgrimage Coordinator, you will:
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with parish priests, deacons, parish staff, Catholic non-profits, authors, influencers, and other ministry partners to secure successful group pilgrimages.
- Strengthen relationships with past clients to encourage repeat pilgrimages.
- Lead the entire sales lifecycle - from prospecting and initial outreach to sharing proposals, negotiating details, and closing the deal.
- Collaborate with the Pilgrimage Director to develop clear, persuasive, and customized proposals for prospective pilgrimage leaders.
- Maintain and grow a shared CRM/database of contacts, ensuring organization and accuracy as your network expands.
- Implement thoughtful and creative sales strategies, including email outreach, phone calls, social media engagement, and representation at conferences and Catholic events.
- Bring fresh sales insights and new approaches based on personal experience in the field.
- Participate actively in weekly team meetings to review progress and set targets.
- Consistently meet or exceed quarterly sales goals.
- Support additional sales-related initiatives as needed within a collaborative team environment.

What We're Looking For

- A practicing Catholic with a mature spiritual life and a desire to serve the Church.
- 2-5 years of professional sales experience, ideally in faith-based group tourism.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining clear communication and accountability to the Pilgrimage Director.
- Strong understanding of effective sales strategies within the Catholic landscape.
- Familiarity with pilgrimage dynamics, group travel logistics, and parish culture.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with priests, deacons, parish staff, seminarians, and other Catholic leaders.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management, and the ability to shepherd multiple projects simultaneously.
- Professional, confident, and compassionate customer service skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Bonus Qualifications

- Direct experience in sales within pilgrimage or group travel.
- Previous work as a pilgrimage guide or tour director.
- Existing relationships with priests, parish staff, or Catholic leaders in your diocese or beyond.
- Extensive personal travel experience, especially internationally.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and project-management tools such as Monday.com.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation (base salary + commission), based on experience.
- Unlimited PTO to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Fully remote work environment
- Flexible hours, allowing you to structure your workday around your schedule.
- Opportunities to travel the world on group pilgrimages at the company's expense.
- The chance to work in a faith-filled atmosphere where your efforts directly contribute to evangelization and discipleship.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, your resume, and three professional references to cegner@stcharlespilgrimages.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About the Employer

St. Charles Pilgrimages LLC is a lay-run pilgrimage apostolate committed to creating deeply Catholic, spiritually rich group pilgrimages for parishes and Catholic organizations. Our mission is to draw souls closer to Christ through sacred encounters, thoughtful catechesis, and transformative experiences in the heart of the Church's tradition.

Our six core values guide everything we do:
1. Authentically Catholic
2. Pilgrimage Over Tourism
3. Excellence in Service
4. Community & Fellowship
5. Meticulously Organized
6. Expert Catechesis & Evangelization

Learn more at www.stcharlespilgrimages.com.