Now Hiring - Proper Hospitality, LLC - Entertainment Travel Sales Manager in Austin, TX

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Austin Proper Hotel is where bold architecture, elevated hospitality, and the city's creative culture converge. Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Proper blends the raw spirit of Texas with sophisticated design, modern amenities, and authentic local connection. We're a hotel brand that's redefining luxury--rooted in design, wellness, and experiences that celebrate individuality. We believe our people are our greatest asset. At Proper, we foster a culture of creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our team thrives in a dynamic, supportive environment where respect and high standards go hand in hand. We're here to craft exceptional guest experiences--and grow together in the process. Scope of Position: Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Sales Manager - Entertainment Travel is responsible for driving business from the entertainment industry to Austin Proper Hotel. This role focuses on engaging travel professionals, tour and production managers, music labels, field publicity teams, corporate media clients, and other entertainment-focused travel decision-makers. Additional Vertical Markets include Real Estate, Food & Beverage and Energy clients. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in entertainment travel trends and client relationship development. They will represent Austin Proper as a best- in-class destination for production crews, film/tv, music, and talent-based travel. With creativity, poise, and hustle, they'll help shift market share from competitors, uncover new opportunities, and elevate Austin Proper's profile within this dynamic vertical. Core Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the entertainment and media travel space. * Proactively solicit, close and service business business from entertainment-related groups. * Represent Austin Proper at industry events and client activations. * Collaborate with the sales team and Director of Sales. * Coordinate closely with hotel operations teams. * Handle the entire sales process. * Provide documentation in the hotel's CRM (Delphi FDC). * Monitor competitor activity. * Deliver exceptional guest service throughout the sales cycle. Qualifications & Skills: * 3-5 years of hotel sales experience, preferably in entertainment or VIP travel segments. * Strong understanding of Austin's entertainment industry. * Proven sales track record. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. * Highly organized and tech-savvy. * Familiar with Delphi FDC and Microsoft Office. * Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field preferred. Company Overview Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking out the best of the best from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced but rewarding above all. Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category. Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.