A premier hotel management and investment company is seeking a passionate professional to serve as the new Senior Travel Sales Manager at one of their Huntington Beach properties. This spectacular beachside hotel & spa feels like a true escape for every guest.

JOB REQUIREMENTS  

  • At least 4 years of Business Travel knowledge.
  • At least 5 years of Luxury Leisure sales.
  • At least 2 years with the Wholesale/FIT segment.
  • At least 2 years in Corporate Consortia Segment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Actively connect and establish relationships with Luxury Leisure agencies, must have knowledge of Luxury Leisure Consortia. As well as utilize the network to connect and grow partnerships with Travel managers and all travel segment-related contacts.
  • Actively solicit new business opportunities through prospecting – Business Travel managers, Travel Agencies, and all related groups to the travel segment.
  • Develops Long term Relationships with clients or potential clients with verbal and written communication and excellent customer service.
  • Familiarization and experience with Key Business Travel and Travel industry tradeshows.
  • Familiarization and experience in participation with Travel industry Organization chapters.
  • Analyze requirements of business opportunities, research and maintain knowledge of market trends, competition, and customers.
  • Knowledge and accuracy in RFPs – and all RFP platforms.
  • Significant knowledge of Industry reporting systems and analytics.
  • Some Revenue knowledge – rate loading, rate maximization, revenue strategy, and reporting.
  • Participates in Weekly Revenue management meetings and is able to communicate strategy and needs to Revenue Director.
  • Must be able to host FAM trips annually and client education events/travel.
  • Must have exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills to create client loyalty and confidence.
  • Ability to train and educate property team on the expectations and process of the Travel Industry Segment.
  • Effectively communicate with the Director of Sales and Corporate Director of Transient sales on updates for Business Travel and Travel Industry progress and ways to maximize revenue.
  • Ability to negotiate contracts and business to further maximize revenue and ensure client retention and loyalty.
  • Must have an entrepreneurial mindset and be able to take the initiative to capture business and maximize profits for the hotel.
  • Ability to work with Outside Hotel Partners and sell in a collective manner.
  • Familiar with marketing promotions and industry initiatives to drive client education and incentives.
  • Able to communicate and work as part of a Team.

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 +Bonus

If interested in learning more about this great opportunity, please use the link below to apply or send your resume to the SearchWide Global Executive listed below.

Reference #3840

Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Contact: Kathryn Millard, Executive Recruiter, info@searchwideglobal.com

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