Leisure Sales Manager - L'Auberge de Sedona

Job Summary

• The Leisure Sales Manager is responsible for planning, soliciting, booking and coordinating the resort's Domestic and International FIT Wholesale, Tour & Travel Industry, Consortia and Corporate Business Travel sales to meet annual revenue and profit goals.  Remot

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Develop a sales strategy and plan by analyzing historical, current and future hotel/market trends
• Create selling strategies to capture the maximum amount of revenue
• Solicit new business opportunities from international operators, travel agents and wholesalers through sound business practices
• Prospect from various sources to expand account base
• Nurture to maintain existing client relationships to ensure repeat business
• Demonstrate professional presentation skills at Industry Trade Shows, Sales Events and Networking functions
• Travel to conduct domestic and international sales calls as indicated by the annual Sales Travel Plan and report on each trip via pre and post travel reports
• Organize and participate in meet and greet for familiarization trips for clients and agents
• Entertain domestic and international clients and conduct site inspections
• Communicate all client information to the appropriate departments via site visit notification forms and conduct pre-arrival internal meetings when necessary
• Prepare weekly or monthly activity and production reports for the Director of Sales
• Assist in pricing decisions and the development of the annual budget for assigned segment(s)
• Research to modify existing or develop new wholesale contracts as needed based on hotel and/or market conditions
• Recommend and coordinate deployment of any promotions as may be necessary
• Work with the marketing team to develop marketing strategies for the assigned segment(s)
• Attend and potentially present information for internal and external meetings as assigned
• Train, supervise and conduct reviews of the wholesale coordinator position
• Execute additional projects as assigned by the Director of Sales
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned and the employee may be expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description

Job Requirements

• EDUCATION / EXPERIENCEThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Required 1 years in hospitality industry
  • Four-year degree in hospitality or other business related field preferred.
  REQUIREMENTS
  • Physical demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
  • The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Position may require reaching with hands and arms
  • Communication
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, guests, vendors and co-workers, both verbally and written
  • Must read, write and speak both English and Spanish languages fluently
  • Knowledge of Portuguese language is highly sought
  • Computer skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Outlook, Word and Excel

Property Details

Our Resort

L'Auberge de Sedona is the luxury, four-star resort that our guests seek out. Situated on the banks of Oak Creek in the heart of Sedona’s famed Red Rock country, L’Auberge de Sedona is a place where guests celebrate, connect, heal, and relax. Taking inspiration from the resort’s location on Oak Creek, L'Auberge de Sedona has 62 luxury cottages and 21 lodge-style guest rooms allowing for a “resort within a resort” experience or tranquil seclusion. Guests of our Sedona, AZ luxury resort don’t have to go far to experience what’s recognized as “One of the Top Ten Restaurants in the Southwest” by Condé Nast Traveler at the resort’s on-property restaurants, Cress on Oak Creek and Etch Kitchen & Bar, or experience true rejuvenation at the L’Apothecary Spa.

Company Overview

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan