Travel Industry Sales Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•Westlake Village, CA

11d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. A southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate. The Travel Industry Sales Manager is responsible for generating business through prospecting and securing non-negotiated transient business on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the goals and strategies outlined in the annual Marketing Plan and in concert with WSO efforts. The position is responsible for soliciting and securing business from key travel industry sources. Accountable for generating resort awareness through direct sales and digital solicitation; direct in-person sales calls, tradeshows, and networking. Work closely with the sales and marketing team to solicit, sell, and confirm business required to meet budgeted sales goals. The manager is accountable for ensuring quotas and goals are met and ensuring that direct sales activities are focused on generating the highest possible RevPar for the overall hotel’s success. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in decision-making.

Requirements

Luxury hotel Sales preferred (minimum of 3 years) or 3 – 5 or operational hotel experience
Proven sales track record a plus
College Degree – 4 years or equivalent experience
Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.
Computer skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Golden Sales & Catering, IDeaS, TravelClick, and Opera.

Responsibilities

generating business through prospecting and securing non-negotiated transient business on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the goals and strategies outlined in the annual Marketing Plan and in concert with WSO efforts
soliciting and securing business from key travel industry sources
generating resort awareness through direct sales and digital solicitation; direct in-person sales calls, tradeshows, and networking
Work closely with the sales and marketing team to solicit, sell, and confirm business required to meet budgeted sales goals
ensuring quotas and goals are met and ensuring that direct sales activities are focused on generating the highest possible RevPar for the overall hotel’s success