BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SALES MANAGER

Job Description For Business Development Sales Manager(HOZ) in Austin,United States.
FAIRMONTCompany DescriptionYour team and working environment.
ustin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers guestrooms and suites, along with over square feet of meeting and event space.
This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.
hy work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader.
We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.
We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
y joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
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om/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESSJob DescriptionAs the Business Development Sales Manager you will work in collaboration with the Sales & Marketing team, to drive sales and revenue for accommodation, meetings, events, along with food & beverage.
Your responsibilities will include.
ead Management.
Group team market coverage in the absence of Sales Managers.
This coverage will include all size bookings in excess of 8 rooms on peak for all market segments.
Logging of lead information into Opera Cloud system, loading room and meeting specifics based on needs expressed in lead and using space and revenue maximization guidelines.
Preparing proposals and client follow up details as well as managing the direct sales effort with the client and the hand over back to the Sales Manager.
onduct prospecting efforts to continue to build pipeline of business opportunities for hotel.
Prospecting efforts to primarily be telephone based with potential for participation in market blitzes or other local trade shows or client networking events.
ssist with Site Visits for remote sellers when they are unable to participate (to include setting up guestroom and restaurant reservations, amenities, inviting partners to site inspection (Audio Visual and DMC).
elationship management with outside catering venues to maximize guest room block opportunities and referral potential.
rganize monthly team wide prospecting activities.
ssist in maintaining an accurate client and account database in Opera Cloud and adherence to all Accor system standards.
ther duties as assigned.
hat is in it for you.
aid time offMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401KComplimentary shift mealEmployee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwideLearning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further developmentOpportunity 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 CommitteeQualificationsEDUCATION.
A Bachelor of Arts degree or college diploma is required.
Progressive experience in a similar capacity is a definite asset.
College course work in related field is helpful.
OOLS & EQUIPMENT.
Must possess a working knowledge of personal computers.
Understanding of Opera Software and hotel Property Management Systems is helpful.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
Ability to assemble and understand integrated spreadsheets.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.
Sedentary work.
Exerting up to ten pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects, and long hours sometimes may be required.
ust be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
ust be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
ust work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
ust maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
ust be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
ust have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc.
from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
ust be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying the concerns of the particular need.
ust be able to work with and understand financial information and data.
dditional InformationYour team and working environment.
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are OneOur commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
airmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/M/F/D/V