Area Business Transient Sales Manager
2 days ago
Redondo Beach
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY The Area Business Transient Sales Manager drives revenue growth in the business transient segment and executes sales strategies under the direction of the Campus Director of Sales and Dual Director of Sales. This position is responsible for managing key corporate accounts, developing new business transient opportunities, and supporting Sales initiatives focused on Corporate travel across the hotel properties within the area portfolio. Primary duties consist of performing office or non-manual work directly related to management or general business operations. Work includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Executes Sales strategies developed by the Campus Director of Sales and Dual Director of Sales to achieve individual and property revenue targets in the business transient segment across the area portfolio., • Manages and grows a portfolio of key corporate accounts and business travel partners for the area with focus on transient room night production., • Develops new business relationships through prospecting, cold calling, and networking activities targeting corporate transient clients across the market., • Conducts site inspections, client presentations, and proposal development for potential corporate business transient accounts at all area properties., • Negotiates corporate rates and contracts within established parameters and Company guidelines for area business transient accounts., • Identifies and pursues new market opportunities in the business transient segment including corporate travel programs, small corporate meetings, and individual business travelers across the area., • Builds and maintains relationships with corporate travel managers, travel management companies, and business travel decision-makers on behalf of the area portfolio., • Participates in trade shows, sales missions, and industry events focused on corporate travel to promote the area properties., • Collaborates with property teams across all area hotels to ensure seamless service delivery for business transient guests and corporate programs., • Serves as a liaison between the Campus Director of Sales, Dual Director of Sales, and individual properties to ensure consistent execution of business transient sales strategies., • Works closely with the Campus Director of Sales and dual Director of Sales to implement business transient sales initiatives across the area properties., • Provides Sales support to individual properties when needed, including on-site assistance with corporate accounts during peak periods., • Maintains accurate records in Sales systems and provides regular activity reports focused on business transient production for the area., • Tracks personal sales performance against established goals and key performance indicators specific to the business transient segment across the area portfolio., • Monitors market trends, corporate travel patterns, and competitive activities within the area's business transient territory., • Prepares Sales reports, forecasts, and market analysis with emphasis on business transient performance for Campus Director of Sales and Dual Director of Sales review., • Participates in weekly Sales meetings and monthly business reviews for the area., • Assists with development of Sales strategies and tactical plans focused on business transient growth for the property area., • Attendance is a key component of this position., • Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with Company standards; wears the appropriate uniform or attire., • Maintains open and effective communication with team members and management across the area., • Attends and participates in team meetings., • Adheres to established safety and emergency procedures and protocols, this includes Company, federal, and state specific regulations and guidelines., • Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned., • Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures., • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned., • Ability to adjust effectively to evolving work environments and shifting customer (internal/external) requirements., • Able to maintain a positive and professional working environment., • Fosters a culture of excellence., • Able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and support diversity and inclusion within the organization.EDUCATION, • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent in related field.EXPERIENCE, • A minimum three (3) years of experience in related field required., • Ability to work independently while collaborating with regional teams., • Results-driven, with a proven track record of meeting/exceeding revenue goals., • Strong understanding of group sales, corporate accounts, and hotel revenue management., • Working knowledge of hotel property management systems and Sales platforms., • Excellent communication skills., • Willingness to travel within assigned territory, sometimes including overnight stays., • Comfortable with irregular schedules, ability to work effectively across multiple time zones and markets., • Proficient in time management; the ability to effectively organize and manage multiple priorities., • Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with team members at all levels., • Skilled in building and motivating a team, fostering a collaborative environment and inspiring high performance., • Analytical and problem-solving skills., • Strong focus on accuracy and precision., • Performs well with frequent interruptions and/or distractions., • Understands how to develop and implement business strategies., • Ability to interpret and create policies, procedures, and manuals., • Able to communicate appropriately and effectively with all levels of management and external stakeholders., • Ability to effectively listen, understand, and resolve challenges and concerns from management, team members, and/or customers (internal/external)., • Exceptional interpersonal skills to include coaching, counseling, and mentoring., • Able to identify and seize revenue-generating opportunities while effectively managing costs and resources., • Knowledge of key industry trends, best practices, regulations, and the current industry landscape., • Proficient in negotiations., • Proficient in public speaking., • Basic math skills., • Proficient in Google Docs/Microsoft Word., • Proficient in Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel., • Proficient in Google Slides/Microsoft PowerPoint., • Proficient in Gmail/Microsoft Outlook., • Ability to adjust effectively to evolving work environments and shifting customer (internal/external) requirements., • Able to maintain a positive and professional working environment., • Fosters a culture of excellence., • Able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and support diversity and inclusion within the organization.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS, • 10-30% travel required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS, • Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time., • Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Specifically, for long distances or moving from one work site to another often., • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward., • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion., • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Specifically, if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles., • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly., • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound., • Hands to Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling., • Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers., • Close Vision: Clear vision at 20 inches or less. Required to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading or visual inspections., • Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors., • Focus Ability: Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus., • Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a minor amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.WORK ENVIRONMENT The Essential Job Functions, Physical Requirements, and Work Environment characteristics outlined are intended to reflect the requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this role effectively. Management retains the authority to modify, adjust, or revoke job duties and responsibilities as needed, and to make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified team members to fulfill the essential functions of their roles. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status/characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, conducted in accordance with applicable law. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify you; factors such as the nature of the offense and job-related requirements will be considered. Job Posted by ApplicantPro