Sales Kickoffs
Set the Tone. Build the Momentum. Own the Year.
The trip that kicks off your best sales year yet.
A great sales kickoff aligns your team around where the company is headed, builds conviction to get there, and generates energy that carries into Q1. Wilder designs kickoffs that deliver all three. The right environment and programming leave your team believing the mission is real and the goal within reach. That’s worth far more than a motivational speaker and a hotel ballroom.
WHY WILDER
Programming that prepares your team to win.
A Program, Not a Venue
Most event companies hand you a ballroom and a catering menu. Wilder designs the run-of-show, the recognition moments, the team experiences, and the general session flow, and then finds the venue that fits the program, not the other way around.
One Specialist Who Owns It
You get a single point of contact from the first planning call through the last night of programming. They know your team, your agenda, and your priorities. Nothing falls through the gap between a sales rep who booked the room and a coordinator who showed up day-of.
Wholesale Access, Real Savings
Wilder's pre-negotiated rates with hotels and vendors give you access to pricing most companies cannot get booking direct. What you save on rooms and F&B typically offsets the planning cost, which means a better program at the same budget.
A Kickoff Built Around Your Number
We design around your revenue goal and go-to-market priorities, not a generic template. The agenda, the breakouts, and the recognition structure are all built to send your team out with the conviction to hit the year, not just the energy to start it.
Connect & Plan
We start with a complimentary consultation to learn about your team and goals. Together, we pick the right destination and outline your retreat objectives.
Customize & Coordinate
We handle flights, lodging, meals, activities, and all logistics. You share your vision, and we do the rest, saving you hours of planning.
Bring Experience To Life
A dedicated Wilder specialist ensures everything runs seamlessly. We’re always one step ahead, with contingency plans ready so you can relax and focus on your team.
Accelerate Growth
Your team comes back with deeper connection, sharper alignment, and renewed energy. The impact carries into your day-to-day work.
Nature-based experiences built for breakthrough.
There's no better way
As a remote team, it's important for us to create an intentional space for us to come together and connect as more than co-workers. We believe there's no better way to do that than in nature and Wilder Retreats helped us do just that.
Chris Clark
CEO
The best experience ever.
We've worked with Wilder Retreats on over three retreats now and it's been the best experience ever. They have great locations in their pocket, work closely with you on budget and details, and are always a step ahead with planning. I don't know how we'd execute on our team offsites without them!
Britt Cooper
VP of Talent
Nothing short of magical!
Our time with Wilder Retreats in Yosemite was nothing short of magical. We explored, we laughed, and we grew together. It was a humbling reminder of the beauty and power of nature, and of the importance of fostering connections with those around us.
Lily Bakour
Head of Communications
We'd choose Wilder Retreats again without hesitation!
Wilder Retreats ran our firmwide offsite this year. It was clear we had a true partner in Wilder. From the earliest planning chats through the final goodbye for the airport, our Wilder Retreats team was responsive, organized, and upbeat, so much so that our own staff who worked with them to plan could simply enjoy the retreat instead of juggling logistics. The result was a relaxed, engaging few days where people could focus on connecting with colleagues and re‑energizing for the year ahead. We came away feeling both cared for and confident that we’d choose Wilder Retreats again without hesitation!
Emma Dyson
Chief of Staff
Highly recommend Wilder Retreats!
Wilder Retreats presented, organized and executed a company retreat in Big Sky for us. The details were communicated in a timely manner both prior to the event and during. Our group had an amazing time! I would highly recommend Wilder Retreats.
Megan Ortman
Business Development
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GOT QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
An effective sales kickoff covers four things: clarity on the company's direction and goals for the year, the tools and product knowledge reps need to win, recognition of last year's top performers, and team-building experiences that strengthen the relationships your reps rely on in the field. Wilder designs programs that hit all four, with the right balance of general sessions, breakouts, and experiences built around your specific team and go-to-market priorities.
Most companies start planning their annual sales kickoff 4 to 6 months before the event. If you are targeting a January or early February kickoff, which is common, that means beginning in August or September at the latest. Starting earlier gives you more flexibility on venue selection and pricing. Wilder can work on tighter timelines though so just reach out and we will tell you what is available for your dates.
For larger groups, cities with strong hotel inventory and airlift tend to work best: Las Vegas, Nashville, Scottsdale, Miami, Austin, and New Orleans are reliable domestic options. For international programs, Cancun, Los Cabos, and the Caribbean offer good value and easy logistics for groups coming from across the U.S. Wilder will help you weigh the options based on your group size, budget, and the experience you are trying to create.
Variety and pacing. Long stretches in a general session room without breaks, activities, or changes of environment will lose the room. We design programs with momentum built in: alternating between general sessions, smaller breakouts, team experiences, and social programming so the energy holds across multiple days.
Yes. AV production, stage design, run-of-show logistics, and technical coordination are part of what we manage. Your presenters show up and present. We handle everything behind the curtain so the session runs the way you planned it.