Business Travel Sales Manager

Business Travel Sales Manager

Overview The Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is the newest luxury hotel in the City of Boston, and the most significant hotel project in the city for the last forty years. The property features seven outlets for drinking and dining, a signature spa, fitness center, and rooftop pool. It boasts more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and caters to the most discerning clientele.

Job Description Grab the reigns and help shape the future of the Seaport's best kept secret. Creativity must infuse everything we do, and everyone in the Hotel. Performance realities will always exist, but we use these constraints to push, not limit, our creativity. The Business Travel Sales Manager works with our Associate Director, Complex Business Travel Sales and Director of Sales & Marketing and will fully develop and manage the negotiated transient market segment with a focus on our local accounts (1-9 rooms with an annual contract). Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated hospitality sales professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is passionate about interacting with our clients, guests, and associates to strategically elevate the performance and reputation of the hotel.

Location: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport (on-property) - This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 90 days

Responsibilities

• Manage the corporate transient and consortia markets with a focus on business development of local accounts (1-9 rooms with an annual contract)
• Responsible for total account management of all local negotiated accounts including contracting, account management, and servicing the needs of these local contacts.
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with Omni Hotels & Resorts Global Business Travel Team.
• Responsible for completing and implementing local RFPs jointly with the Complex Business Travel team.
• Participate in weekly revenue merchandising meetings, monthly sales meetings, stand up daily and monthly sales meetings as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Responsible for maintaining all Business Travel reporting on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Attend monthly All BT conference calls with corporate office.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have at least 2 years of hotel sales experience (BT experience preferred).
• Strong analytical and research skills to identify prospective customers.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and re-prioritize when necessary.
• Experience in outbound solicitation, site inspections/visits with clients, and contract negotiations.
• Strong customer service and rapport building skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel as needed to represent the Hotel.
• Must have a flexible schedule to work nights, weekend and holidays as necessary.

Perks and Benefits: A culture of fun, inclusion and growth Eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 90 days Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance and matching 401(k) Performance-driven, ALL IN culture Discounted associate rates at Omni Hotels & Resort properties

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability.