Director of Business Travel - SCHULTE : Job Details

Schulte Companies is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Director of Business Travel to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join Schulte Companies you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Companies provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Companies is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Manage all aspects of Corporate and Leisure Consortia, Corporate Negotiated and Local Accounts

Utilize Agency 360 and Zoom Info for market research and account targeting

Consortia and TMC agent event and familiarization tours

Utilize and lead Consortia Marketing efforts

Update seasonal offers for Consortia agents and Local Accounts during low season dates

Seek out and facilitate Corporate Negotiated RFPs and conduct a detailed rate review process during RFP season

Participate in GBTA and affiliate events throughout the year

Establish internal promotions to maximize account production

Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience

Manage business travel accounts to maximize business potential

Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented maintain existing accounts with active trace/follow up system

Identifies and solicits new accounts from telemarketing, appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions

Develops, maintains, and prospects a Target List of accounts and communicates updates to DOS

Attends property specific receptions to generate leads and interact with customers

Organize and execute local area blitzes

Establishes relationships with local businesses and organizations and is an active member in local industry associations

Builds relationships with competitors in like roles to keep apprised of trends in the market and industry, and supply changes

Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity

Other duties as assigned

High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred

Prior sales experience preferred

Strong analytical skills relative to impact on hotel revenues

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Strong understanding of revenue management principles

Ability to use reservation and revenue management systems to develop pricing and sales recommendations

Experience with Delphi.fdc preferred

*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

*Schulte Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.