Destination Sales Executive

AccorHotel • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairmont Austin, a luxury property with 1,048 guestrooms and suites and over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space, is seeking a Destination Sales Executive. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative and passionate hotel team in a rapidly growing market. Accor, a worldwide leader, offers a supportive environment for growth and learning, encouraging employees to explore limitless possibilities and find a role that matches their personality. The company emphasizes doing what you love, caring for the world, and challenging the status quo.

Requirements

• Some event planning experience in either hotel, wedding venues or restaurants
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and/or relevant computer applications required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external customers.
• Works with sales managers on coordinating and executing site inspections/visits at the property for out-of-market, non-deployed accounts.
• Coordinates and plans all Familiarization Tours (FAM’s) and in-market customer events.
• Maintain accounts, contact, activity and business details within the appropriate software applications.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, as required.
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs.
• Participation in tradeshows, conventions and promotional events within the hotel and trade related organizations, as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed