Director of Leisure Sales - Conrad Orlando (Finance)

Join our team and build a legacy at Conrad Orlando as Director of Leisure Sales. This position will start immediately.

Buffered by 500 acres of an untouched nature preserve, Conrad Orlando is a destination resort within the sprawling 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort. Natural environments, exotic views, and an expansive 20-acre tropical paradise surrounding 8-acres of crystal clear waters set the stage for a luxurious experience which is as harmonious as it is captivating. Inspired by the natural springs of Central Florida, our aquatic paradise features a contemporary bold style, exceptional amenities, intuitive service, and spacious environments. Relax at Conrad Spa. Play 36 holes of Jack Nicklaus-designed golf. Savor five restaurants and lounges. And gather at our 65,000 square feet of abundant, indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Here, there are new places to explore and exciting adventure as far as the eye can see.

In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Sales and Marketing and work closely with the revenue team to ensure that the leisure and transient sales strategy is aligned with the property's business needs.

The ideal candidate will be based in the Orlando area and have a solid network of consortia accounts with 5+ years' experience in leisure sales. Luxury experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel required.

What will I be doing?

The Director of Leisure Sales is responsible for generating new luxury Consortia, Entertainment and Tour/Wholesale accounts in order to maximize transient revenue, profits and market share.

• Maintain relationships with established Consortia accounts
• Monitor implementation of packages and offers with operational departments and deploy to luxury partnerships
• Develop relationships with International and Diplomatic clientele
• Maintain relationships and establish new connections with FIT, Wholesale, Entertainment and Local negotiated accounts
• Support and promote leisure packages, offers and promotions in conjunction with the Revenue Management and Marketing Teams
• Set and negotiate rates for special corporate/preferred and local volume negotiated accounts, with direction from Revenue Management and DOSM
• Conduct research on key account room night/revenue performance at competitive-set
• Prepare account performance reports on a weekly, quarterly and annual basis
• Grow relationships with current accounts
• Host and direct on-property Travel Partner FAM Trips, Site Inspections and Educational Tours
• Plan and execute sales calls, presentations and client entertainment with retail travel agents, luxury travel managers, and other intermediaries
• Consistently present a polished, professional image of the Resort
• Effectively cross-sell Resort outlets and revenue centers (i.e., spa, dining, golf and activities)
• International and Domestic Travel required based on the marketing plan focusing on retail travel agencies, consortia and wholesale accounts
• Will be self-motivated, team-oriented, ambitious and driven to sales success
• Execute additional projects and duties as assigned
• Interview, train and supervise staff

Want to learn more? www.conradorlando.com

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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