Associate Director, Sales at The Fairmont Hotel

Company DescriptionYour 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 https://careers.accor.com/Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!#BELIMITLESSJob DescriptionDevelops, implements, maximizes, monitors and evaluates objectives, business strategies and activities of the Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers to exceed forecasted revenue figures in all hotel-related revenue streamsParticipates in trade shows and promotional events to develop new markets, by identifying prospective customersResponsible to control contract processing for Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers, based on rate negotiation (to support the annual rate growth) - negotiates with decision makers/confirm with Associate Director, Sales & MarketingHandles Key account/market designated by the Associate Director of Sales & MarketingReviews and monitors company accounts room nightly production reports, to ensure that all sales objectives related to monthly revenue budgets, are achievedAdheres to the brand's overall vision and hotel policies and proceduresDevelops an organized, motivated and cohesive team of Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Managers through strong leadershipDrives the Sales effectiveness of the team of Sales Managers and Executive Meeting ManagersMonitors weekly sales activities to ensure individual sales calls objectives are achievedProvides ongoing direction and implements training programs for the teamWork in harmony and synergy with all Senior Executives in the hotel and Corporate Headquarter teamWhat is in it for you:Paid time offMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401KComplimentary shift mealEmployee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwideLearning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further developmentOpportunity 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 Sustainability CommitteeQualificationsExpert understanding of and well-developed skills in sales, partnerships, and business development, including identifying leads, building relationships, storytelling, negotiating, closing, and account managementProven track record of building new business relationships and signing significant dealsComfortable and capable with both developing and executing strategy with the teamCreative, flexible and solution-orientedResults-driven, with an ability to execute independentlyNatural leader who inspires and motivates the entire teamComfortable presenting to Senior Leadership with interpersonal communication skillsExperience with luxury or global brand is an advantageAnalytical, proactive and innovative mindDetail-oriented and highly reliable in thorough execution and follow-throughHigh integrity and ability to keep confidentialityPrevious Sales leadership experience requiredMust have experience working for luxury hotel brandsStrong experience or adaptable training in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint) software and other automated systems, and PCsAdditional InformationYour 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 OneOur commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V