Mark Phillips

Director of Leisure Sales at The Resort at Pelican Hill

Mark Phillips is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry with a focus on leisure sales and travel industry sales. He has held several key positions at prestigious resorts throughout his career.1 2

Career Highlights

Current Position: Mark Phillips currently serves as the Director of Sales & Catering at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, California, a role he has held since June 2017.1 In this position, he oversees all leisure, group sales, catering conference services, and marketing initiatives.

Previous Roles:

Director of Leisure Sales at The Resort at Pelican Hill: He held this position from November 2007 to July 2013, located in Newport Coast, California.1
Director of Travel Industry Sales at La Costa Resort & Spa/KSL Resorts: Mark worked in this role from June 2005 to October 2007 in Carlsbad, California.1
Director of Travel Industry Sales at KSL Resorts: From April 2002 to May 2005, he served as the Regional Director of Travel Industry Sales for multiple resorts, including La Costa Resort & Spa, La Quinta Resort & Club, and Grand Wailea Resort.1 2
Travel Industry Sales Manager at Four Seasons Resort Aviara: He held this position from November 1997 to March 2002 in Carlsbad, California.1

Education

Mark Phillips received his education in Business Administration and Management:

He attended LA Pierce College from 1979 to 1981.1
He then studied at California State University-Northridge from 1981 to 1982, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management.1 2

Career Progression

Mark's career in the hospitality industry began as a Golf Sales Manager at Four Seasons Aviara Golf Club following his graduation.2 He has since progressed through various sales and management roles, consistently working with high-end resorts and developing expertise in leisure and travel industry sales.