Business Travel Manager - Magnolia Denver - Magnolia Denver
Denver, CO 80202
About the Job
The Business Travel Manager will book all negotiated corporate travel- both group and individual, and any other defined category of booking maximizing revenue, occupancy, and sourcing new business to book.
The Magnolia and CoralTree career experience is a partnership of your talents, skills and personality with our resources, service success and professional standards. Our facilities exhibit the beauty of historic preservation furnished with modern styling. We are not a collection of workers in a mass of square footage. We are entrepreneurs in a unique environment of our own creation.
· We are committed to service to our guests, employees and community
· Every employee in the Hotel will touch success
· We are diverse in opinion, culture and life experience
Responsibilities:· Focus on assigned segment, follow-up on all leads, and book rooms to meet or exceed quota on a quarterly and annual basis.
· Negotiate rates that will be acceptable to the client while at the same time meet revenue objectives of average rate quota and Hotel financial plan.
· Maintain relations with local Convention Visitor Bureau, Chambers of Commerce, corporate travel offices and other agencies public and corporate that can benefit the Hotel.
· Arrange required site inspections and meetings with clients on site, work with Front Desk and Housekeeping for daily show rooms.
· As necessary schedule and facilitate pre-arrival meeting with affected Hotel departments to discuss the group resume, special needs, special requests, etc.
· Utilize revenue management applications to place Hotel in top tier of comp set, STR report, etc. and continually identify research and develop new business for assigned segment.
· Maintain all calls, tentative bookings, definite bookings and other relevant data in CITY.
· Ensure that all contracts, billings, etc. are processed accurately through the front office, accounting and the client.
Qualifications:Sales are the revenue catalyst for the Hotel. Our Sales Managers regardless of segment must possess the traits and behaviors inherent to sales success. A sampling of the desired qualifications we look for include:
· Previous sales experience, 2 years minimum, in a hotel/resort setting, or sales experience involving a contract booking procedure preferred.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with clients, Hotel staff, and government officials.
· Organizational/time management skills, with the ability to successfully multi-task assignments.
· Strategic planning skills regarding sales, booking process, prospecting and following up on sales leads.
· Previous CITY experience is a plus.
· Understanding of sales contracts, and experience in rate negotiations.
· Experience with sales management software and use of social media outlets and applications as a sales tool.
· Experience in writing and administering sales related contracts.
Salary range: $67,000 - $72,000 annually
We believe our career experience offers opportunities for professional success. We like to couple the professional success by offering benefits for personal enrichment such as:
· Medical, dental and vision health plans
· Short-term, long-term and life insurance plans
· 401k profit sharing plan
· Paid vacation time
· Paid holidays
· Complimentary shift meal
· Success Incentive bonus program
· Discounted and complimentary hotel room night programs
· Ability to grow within the company
- This job posting will close on 11/30/2024 or until the position has been filled.
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