Director, Group Sales

Accor Group • Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

Develops, implements, maximizes, monitors and evaluates objectives, business strategies and activities of the Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers to exceed forecasted revenue figures in all hotel-related revenue streams Participates in trade shows and promotional events to develop new markets, by identifying prospective customers Responsible to control contract processing for Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers, based on rate negotiation (to support the annual rate growth) - negotiates with decision makers/confirm with Associate Director, Sales & Marketing Handles Key account/market designated by the Associate Director of Sales & Marketing Reviews and monitors company accounts room nightly production reports, to ensure that all sales objectives related to monthly revenue budgets, are achieved Adheres to the brand's overall vision and hotel policies and procedures Develops an organized, motivated and cohesive team of Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers through strong leadership Drives the Sales effectiveness of the team of Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers Monitors weekly sales activities to ensure individual sales calls objectives are achieved Provides ongoing direction and implements training programs for the team Work in harmony and synergy with all Senior Executives in the hotel and Corporate Headquarter team 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

Requirements

• Expert understanding of and well-developed skills in sales, partnerships, and business development, including identifying leads, building relationships, storytelling, negotiating, closing, and account management
• Proven track record of building new business relationships and signing significant deals
• Comfortable and capable with both developing and executing strategy with the team
• Creative, flexible and solution-oriented
• Results-driven, with an ability to execute independently
• Natural leader who inspires and motivates the entire team
• Comfortable presenting to Senior Leadership with interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical, proactive and innovative mind
• Detail-oriented and highly reliable in thorough execution and follow-through
• High integrity and ability to keep confidentiality
• Previous Sales leadership experience required
• Must have experience working for luxury hotel brands
• Strong experience or adaptable training in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint) software and other automated systems, and PCs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with luxury or global brand is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, maximizes, monitors and evaluates objectives, business strategies and activities of the Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers to exceed forecasted revenue figures in all hotel-related revenue streams
• Participates in trade shows and promotional events to develop new markets, by identifying prospective customers
• Responsible to control contract processing for Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers, based on rate negotiation (to support the annual rate growth) - negotiates with decision makers/confirm with Associate Director, Sales & Marketing
• Handles Key account/market designated by the Associate Director of Sales & Marketing
• Reviews and monitors company accounts room nightly production reports, to ensure that all sales objectives related to monthly revenue budgets, are achieved
• Adheres to the brand's overall vision and hotel policies and procedures
• Develops an organized, motivated and cohesive team of Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers through strong leadership
• Drives the Sales effectiveness of the team of Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers
• Monitors weekly sales activities to ensure individual sales calls objectives are achieved
• Provides ongoing direction and implements training programs for the team
• Work in harmony and synergy with all Senior Executives in the hotel and Corporate Headquarter team

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees