Regional Social Groups Sales Manager

Unique Vacations • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Unique Vacations, Inc. is seeking a forward-thinking Regional Social Group Sales Manager to support its remarkable Groups Department team. This is a remote based position. The Regional Social Group Sales Manager will be responsible for identifying and developing new group business opportunities, cultivating leads, building relationships and providing exceptional service to new accounts. Conducts site inspections, educate and entertain qualified potential clients. Plan and participate in sales trips to assigned territory and attend trade shows to promote the Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The position requires an outgoing positive, professional attitude, strong communication and time management skills, teamwork and the ability to travel extensively, work evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Sales & Marketing position with a 5-star hotel or hotel group.
• Must have Caribbean and/or resort experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strategic and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Advanced interpersonal skills; adept at building relationships with key decision makers.
• Excellent team player with extraordinary motivational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Self-confident, proactive, and able to prioritize and make effective decisions.
• Experience with computer systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Delphi, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Results-driven focus and ability to work through to completion in a timely manner.
• Adaptable to change.
• Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years administrative management or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new group business opportunities.
• Cultivate leads and build relationships with new accounts.
• Conduct site inspections and educate potential clients.
• Plan and participate in sales trips to assigned territory.
• Attend trade shows to promote Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
• Increase social and wedding group business in assigned territory.
• Partner with Regional Directors and BDM’s on travel advisory events.
• Attend workshops, conventions, and dinners to promote groups.
• Partner with CRC and PSA travel agents to promote niche market groups.
• Execute great communication and interpersonal skills throughout duties.
• Work efficiently and effectively from a remote position.
• Conduct site inspections and schedule FAM trips.
• Attend annual worldwide sales meeting.
• Work weekend shows if required, with potential for additional compensation.
• Other tasks as required by management.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid life insurance, STD, and LTD
• Sick days
• Vacation days
• 9 Holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Parental leave
• 401K plan with a company match
• Discounted rate for visiting resorts after 6 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees