Leader in Development | Sales

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Frisco, TX

About The Position

The Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star is more than just the official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys, it’s the social hub for great food, fun and nightlife. This 16-story hotel features 300 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites and a range of meeting spaces to accommodate any sized gathering. From grand and junior ballrooms to intimate spaces and an elevated pool deck, Omni Frisco Hotel’s 24,000 square feet of meeting space provide endless opportunities for events. This multi-use campus in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco and Frisco Independent School District features restaurants, retail space, entertainment venues and more. Omni Frisco Hotel is connected to The Ford Center, a 12,000-seat, domed, multi-purpose event center. The entire campus is anchored by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, which houses office space and the practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas and 25 minutes from both DFW International and Love Field Airport, the Omni Frisco Hotel features a bevy of amenities including Neighborhood Services, a restaurant featuring honest food and drink in the American tradition. Discover our luxury boutique, Charlotte Jones Collection featuring local designers, a chic coffee and wine bar in the lobby and an elevated pool bar and grill, The Edge, overlooking the 91-acre entertainment district dubbed The Star. The upscale Omni Frisco Hotel embodies true Texas charm and sophistication. Staying true to Omni’s local color, this luxury hotel captures the energy and future of this vibrant North Texas city. Overview: The Sales Leader in Development is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of our events and meeting space to ensure overall client satisfaction. This individual will handle all duties as assigned by the Sales Department. This individual will handle all duties as assigned by the Sales Department. The Leader in Development (LID) program is a 12-month program designed to develop graduates into successful managers in the division they wish to pursue. The Sales LID will spend time in the Sales and Marketing Department and complete contracts throughout the training property. Upon completion of the LID program, the Sales LID will move into a managerial role at an Omni property, so the successful candidate will be relocatable. Contracts are projects that will allow LIDs to learn about general hotel operations, as well as the details and functions of their division.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Associate's degree is required, preferably in Hospitality Management.
Previous administrative, hotel and/or hospitality experience preferred.
Candidates must be available to relocate after completion of the program.
Ability to clearly communicate in English with guests, clients and hotel staff is required.
Proficiency in MS Office programs are required.
Proficiency in Delphi FDC is preferred.
Ability to have a strong attention to detail, multitask and complete a variety of tasks in an accurate and timely manner is required.
Strong customer service skills are required.
Self-motivated with ability to manage deadlines.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including AM & PM shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Completion of LID learning contracts; scheduling appointments with contract resources and completing monthly LID progress report.
Rotational development through the functions of the Catering, Convention Services and Banquet departments.
Correspond with all colleagues, vendors and clients in a professional manner.
Daily office duties to include Event Reader Boards, BEO Distribution, BEO Change Log, the Guarantee Sheet and the Daily Event Report.
Participates in the coordination of the administrative function of the Catering and Convention Services department to include turnover process, amenity requests, commission and rebate calculation and organization of pre-con collateral and site inspection documents.
Creates resume to assist the assigned Conference Services Manager
Assist Convention Service and Catering Managers in preparing BEO’s to meet specifications given by clients and/or Convention Service Managers.
Assist Convention Services and Catering Managers as the onsite liaison between Meeting Planner and operational departments.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by leadership.
Assist Convention Service Managers and Catering Managers in contacting clients and vendors to coordinate arrangements for functions to include communicating, initiating, negotiating, and closing contracts.
Maintain confidentiality and of hotel and client information, correspondence, reports and files.
Maintain knowledge of all Hotel services/features and hours of operation.
Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all hotel and departmental policies and procedures.