.Job Number 24056354Job Category Sales & MarketingLocation The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife Abama, Calle Maria Zambrano 2, Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain VIEW ON MAPSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementhtmlhtmlJOB SUMMARYDirects the property's Travel Industry Sales function verifying that client expectations and production goals are met. Selectively sells Travel Industry business in the interest of maximizing guest rooms and food and beverage revenue. Develops and implements sales and marketing programs and strategies for the Travel Industry Sales market.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.OR- 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 year experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.CORE WORK ACTIVITIESSupporting Developing and Executing Sales Strategies- Directs the property's Travel Industry Sales function verifying that client expectations and production goals are met.- Works with sales leader to promote understanding of sales strategy and effective implementation of this strategy for the segment.- Works with management team to create and implement a sales plan addressing revenue, customers and the market for the segment led by the Director of Sales (DOS).- Assists with the development and implementation of promotions, both internal and external.- Actively participate where necessary on all special projects/events such as Site Inspections, Familiarization (FAM) trips.- Plans and participates in Sales trips and industry related meetings.- Participates in departmental sales meetings, relevant operational meetings and pre-cons.Maximizing Revenue- Provides positive and aggressive leadership to promote maximum revenue potential (e.G., sets example with personal booking goals).- Recommends booking goals for sales team members.- Directs the solicitation and business negotiation efforts to maximize room revenue and achieve sales goals.- Promotes the property's inclusion into national and international accounts through tour wholesale operations, travel agent consortiums and airline operations.Managing Sales Activities- Monitors all day to day activities of direct reports.- Approves space release for catering to maximize revenue (e.G., Director of Sales (DOS), Group) in the absence of a Business Evaluation Manager.- Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.G., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence)
