Director of Business Travel
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- As part of the Travel Industry Sales team you will make clients feel valued and assist in creating memorable guest experiences.
- Actively solicits new accounts to meet/exceed goals through telephone sales calls outside sales calls site inspections and written communication.
- Maintain existing relationships with key account contacts by communicating on a routine basis.
- Prospect local corporate accounts and develop strategies to increase business travel revenues.
- Work closely with hotel departments to help facilitate services agreed upon by sales office. Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction.
- Maintains positive relationships with all guests vendors colleagues and global sales network
- Maintains account contact activity and business details within Opera S&C according to Fairmont standards
- Ensures delivery of expected guest service through follow up and coordination with other hotel departments
- Participate in daily meetings site inspections training.
- Attend trade shows local events and travel pertinent to the position.
- Execute marketing programs and promotions as needed
- Manages the Business Travel Sales Manager and Coordinator
What is in it for you:
- Paid time off
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance 401K
- Complimentary shift meal
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Sustainability Committee
Qualifications :
- Understands the overall market competitors strengths and weaknesses economic trends supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Able to self-manage and take ownership of assigned tasks
- Eye for detail and highly organized
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Experience with Opera OSEM preferred
- Experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area. OR 4-year bachelors degree in Business Administration Marketing Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 1 year of experience in sales and marketing or related professional area.
Additional Information :
Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together supporting each other and providing the best guest experience Feel Valued Feel Sparked We Are One
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more
