Sales & Distribution
- Manage tour operators and luxury market agents in European markets with a strong focus on Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia, and France.
- Conduct daily briefing with department on current key activities.
- Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel.
- Survey, review, and analyze competition, market trends, customer needs, and comments in order to be proactive and adapt with business intelligence.
- Determine the effectiveness of existing programs and develop new strategies.
- Actively participate in sales presentations, property tours, and customer meetings.
- Evaluate changes in guest needs, the guest mix, and competitive set to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary.
- Participate in community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote a positive image.
Team Management
- Interview, select, and recruit direct reports.
- Identify and develop team members with potential.
- Conduct performance reviews and manage performance issues that arise within the management team.
- Constantly monitor team members' performance, attitude, and degree of professionalism.
- Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling, and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business.
- Conduct monthly departmental meetings.
Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role with a high-end luxury resort or hotel.
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience with tour operators in the European market.
German or French language skills are a plus.
Ability to develop and grow business.
Demonstrated leadership with 2 years of experience managing a team.