Now Hiring - Travel Sales Manager in Birmingham, AL

• Make personal visits, when necessary to target areas and call on Companies and associations located in a specific market or area.
• Book meetings, conferences, and social guests from assigned areas.
• Dedicate majority of time to direct telephone sales.
• Rework and maintain old account files and solicit new accounts.
• Respond to all correspondence from assigned areas and trace dates for reworking and follow up.
• Set-up site inspections and follow through.
• Attend trade shows pertinent to assigned areas and attend meetings, seminars, and functions through membership in association.
• Maintain a constant contact with Corporate and Association meeting planners; maintain membership and contacts in hotel industry associations.
• Maintain a working relationship with departments interacting with convention groups.
• Develop new accounts
• Stay abreast of industry trends and make recommendations of changes, which would affect operations.
• Maintain accurate forecast and recap information.
• Set-up and conduct site inspections for entire property.
• Meet sales goals as outlined by the Director of Sales and Marketing on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Ability to travel for sales calls, including representation of the company at tradeshows and conferences as necessary.
• Proven record of penetrating markets, while developing market segments.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, along with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with maximum efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must have experience in all Microsoft Office and industry relevant Sales systems and tools (i.e. STR, A 360, Knowland Group, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work cohesively with a team.
• Ability to exercise sound logic and judgment in evaluating situations and utilizing appropriate resources.
• Must be self-directed, motivated and demonstrate exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing. A second language is desirable.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, preferably specializing in Hospitality, Sales or equivalent experience is required.
• Must have at least three (3) or more years of hotel sales experience responsible for selling a multi- hotel complex.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.