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AccorHotel lists this Group Sales Manager opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your team and working environment:
Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 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.
Why 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.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!#BELIMITLESS
The Group Sales Manager is primarily responsible for thesolicitation and contraction of group business based on assigned market segments.
Responsibilities:
Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external customers
Ensure the achievement of sales objectives on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
Solicit group, and related banquet business through action plan preparation and execution
Establish parameters, quotes and negotiate prices, confirming by written contracts
Participate in tradeshows, conventions and promotional events within the hotel and trade related organizations
Maintain accounts, contact, activity and business details within the appropriate software applications
Work closely with Catering and Front Office to ensure all details of the contract were delivered and guests depart satisfied
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, as required
Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
Follow departmental policies and procedures
Follow all safety policies
Other duties as assigned
What is in it for you:
Paid time off
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k
Complimentary shift meal
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
Opportunity 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 Planet 21
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Previous Hotel/Resort Sales experiencerequired
Computer literate in Opera Sales and Catering or Delphi, along with Microsoft Window applications and or relevant computer applicationsrequired
University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalrequired
Strong interpersonal andproblem solvingabilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to focus attention on guest needs,remainingcalm and courteous at all times
Ability to travel to meet clients
Your 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 One
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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