Blackpoint Cyber
Director of Travel Industry Sales
Blackpoint Cyber, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Situated in Downtown’s Second Street District, Austin Proper Hotel and Residences is the newest luxury lifestyle hotel in Austin, just steps from Lady Bird Lake, the legendary Austin City Limits music venue and nearby boutiques. With inspiring interiors by Kelly Wearstler and culinary offerings in collaboration with McGuire Moorman Hospitality, Austin Proper offers 238 rooms and suites, a dedicated spa and fitness center, and 9,500 square feet of meeting and event spaces, including a rooftop pool deck offering small-batch tequilas and majestic lake views. Anything less just wouldn’t be Proper.We are seeking a Director of Travel Industry Sales to join our team. This key role is responsible for maximizing sales revenue from the Corporate, Entertainment & Consortia segments as well as achieving & maintaining the department’s KPIs, tracking systems, databases, and reports. Our ideal candidate must represent the sales department both internally and externally in a professional manner in accordance with Austin Proper Hotel standards.Duties/Responsibilities
Meet required individual sales goals by maximizing revenue from Corporate, Entertainment & Consortia segmentsMeet KPIs as set by the Director of Sales and MarketingProduce regular sales productivity reports as requestedHandle sales reservation requests, traces, and coordinationProactively solicit existing and new clients from designated market segmentsMaintain positive guest and client relations at all timesFollow up on the progress of booked business and key account performanceAssist in developing and executing the team’s projects to increase sales activity, volume, and profitManage RFP submissions and tracking (including coordinating rate loading with the revenue department) for the Sales departmentConduct sales trips, attend trade shows, site inspections, client entertainment, and FAMs as requiredWork with Events and Sales Teams to manage programming and executionMust be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing; identifying, and solving problems as necessaryMaintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standardsEducation and Qualifications
3 Years of experience in a Business/Leisure Travel Manager at a luxury hotel with a travel industry network5 Years Hospitality experienceCollege degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field preferredExperience in training, coaching or leadershipHotel experience requiredKnowledge of Delphi and HMS requiredAbility to enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point-of-sale systemsPossess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanorAbility to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a high level of attention to detailStrong verbal and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamworkRequired Skills/Abilities
Ability to break down barriers and resolving potential conflicts swiftly and effortlesslyStrong communication and presentation skills to all levels of managementAbility to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approachAbility to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possibleAbility to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at onceEnthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate othersCompany Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding above all.We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.
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Meet required individual sales goals by maximizing revenue from Corporate, Entertainment & Consortia segmentsMeet KPIs as set by the Director of Sales and MarketingProduce regular sales productivity reports as requestedHandle sales reservation requests, traces, and coordinationProactively solicit existing and new clients from designated market segmentsMaintain positive guest and client relations at all timesFollow up on the progress of booked business and key account performanceAssist in developing and executing the team’s projects to increase sales activity, volume, and profitManage RFP submissions and tracking (including coordinating rate loading with the revenue department) for the Sales departmentConduct sales trips, attend trade shows, site inspections, client entertainment, and FAMs as requiredWork with Events and Sales Teams to manage programming and executionMust be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing; identifying, and solving problems as necessaryMaintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standardsEducation and Qualifications
3 Years of experience in a Business/Leisure Travel Manager at a luxury hotel with a travel industry network5 Years Hospitality experienceCollege degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field preferredExperience in training, coaching or leadershipHotel experience requiredKnowledge of Delphi and HMS requiredAbility to enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point-of-sale systemsPossess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanorAbility to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a high level of attention to detailStrong verbal and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamworkRequired Skills/Abilities
Ability to break down barriers and resolving potential conflicts swiftly and effortlesslyStrong communication and presentation skills to all levels of managementAbility to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approachAbility to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possibleAbility to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at onceEnthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate othersCompany Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding above all.We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.
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