Job Description
Job Description
The Jefferson, Washington DC is seeking a Director of Leisure Travel Sales to join the team at our award-winning hotel. The Jefferson celebrates numerous accolades both for service and our food and beverage program, including designations from Michaelin and Travel + Leisure M agazine.
Primary Responsibilities :
Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :
- Responsible for growing business in the diplomatic markets :
All Leisure Consortia to Include :
FHR / Virtuoso / Signature / Internova Select
Diplomatic Group and Transient SalesEntertainment Transient TravelConsistently offer professional, friendly and engaging serviceIdentify areas of opportunity with travel professionals, manage and service existing relationships to optimize revenue. Procure new business while being responsible for meeting assigned monthly sales goalsCandidate will develop strategic business relationships with key segment buyers / agencies with the purpose of growing market share and driving revenue to the hotelAdditional responsibilities include participating in trade shows, conventions and promotional events to identify new opportunities to grow business revenueOrganize business activity, accounts, and business contactsMaintains a high level of exposure for the hotel in major market areas through direct sales solicitation, telephone and written communicationMaintain close business relationships with existing clients through key sales activitiesCultivate and develop new business relationships through key sales activitiesClosely follows up on all business leads within a 24-hour response timeline to clientsAdapts to clients' needs by tailoring hotel services to fit clients' requestsCommunicating client requirements in a timely and accurate manner to all internal departments as required, ensuring delivery of superior guest serviceEnsure accurate follow-up and communication both internally to reservations and accounting departments, and confirmation to the clientOther tasks as assignedQualifications
Experience and skills include :
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and problem-solving skills that allow you to manage and maintain business relationshipsAn ability to work under pressure while maintaining a sense of poise and professionalismA can-do, positive attitude that enables, empowers and inspires othersAn ability to naturally engage with guests and show empathy; have genuine care and concern for both the well-being of our guests and fellow team membersA desire to learn and grow, and a fast-paced, challenging, exciting environmentKnowledgeable of hotel technology (Opera, Lanyon, Delphi, Microsoft Office Systems)Independently owned and operated, The Jefferson, Washington DC, offers competitive wages and the following generous benefits!
Paid Time Off401k Match3 Medical Plan Offerings with generous employer contributionsDental & Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramCommuter Benefit ProgramWellness ReimbursementTuition ReimbursementWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.