Travel Industry Sales Manager

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Here at Palm Beach Island’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort, the feel is timeless, charming, and intimately connected to our private beachfront just steps beyond our front door. Every detail and memorable experience tells the story of the warmth and spirit of our iconic island. Dining at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is an experience in and of itself, with inspiration drawing from a Michelin star collaboration and the local elements. The crowning jewel of the Resort is Florie’s, the only restaurant and bar in the United States in partnership with Mauro Colagreco, recently recognized as Best of the Best in The World's 50 Best Restaurant awards. Write the next chapter of your career in an authentic Palm Beach paradise.

The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is looking for a Travel Industry Sales Manager. Reporting to the Director of Sales and Director of Marketing, the ideal candidate is experienced in Leisure Sales and based on property. Join our team of dedicated employees that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, creativity and a commitment to the highest quality of service.

What you will do

•  Promote and sell to assigned market in defined geographic region (Northeast preferred).
• Develop accounts (new and existing) by mapping specific business and buying tendencies. Maintain organized and professional plan for correspondence and follow up.
•  Generate hotel/resort awareness through direct phone sales; direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking for Retail and Wholesale segments.
• Work closely with sales and marketing team to solicit, sell and confirm business required to meet budgeted sales goals. 
• Candidate should possess the ability to solicit travel and create business development plans independently. 
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills, acute attention to detail, proven negotiation skills, strong organizational and time management skills and proven record with positive relationships amongst worldwide sales teams and clients alike.
• Conduct tours of property while informing of all hotel/resort services available, entertain customers on property, during site inspections, pre-planning trips, and program operation when appropriate. 
• Work closely with Reservations and Operations department to plan detailed itineraries and preferences to exceed guest and travel agent expectation.

What you bring

• College Degree Graduate (4-years or equivalent) 
• Luxury hotel Sales preferred (minimum of 3 years) 
• Must have solid selling and interpersonal skills and demonstrate energy and commitment to meet and exceed individual and team goals while having an equal passion for excellence.
• Must have a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in decision-making with minimal supervision.
• Travel – Varies but approximately 10% 

What we offer: 
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals
401(k) Retirement Plan

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf