Leisure Sales Manager

Company Description

Situated on sacred land marked by royal fish ponds, natural lava plains, lush tropical gardens and alluring beaches, Mauna Lani – meaning “mountain reaching heaven,” is an inspiring spiritual haven that captures a distinct sense of place deeply rooted in rich cultural traditions. The all-new luxury lifestyle resort from Auberge Resorts Collection is defining a new era of experiential luxury on the Island of Hawaii following a resort-wide re-imagination and renovation. Nowhere in the Hawaiian archipelago is the land more powerful, sacred or alive than this storied and natural place of wonder. Guests will be wowed by the transformational experiences, enriching cultural immersion, unrivaled amenities and curated moments. The resort will boast contemporary guest rooms and suites, five private bungalow residences, five extraordinary restaurants and lounges, three distinct pools, a signature spa and wellness haven, Kainalu active pursuits program, Living Culture program and an interactive Holoholo Kids Circle – all complemented by Auberge’s intuitive and gracious service.

Job Description

The annual base salary for this role is $74k - $80k.

As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for developing relationships with key luxury travel agencies and partners to identify business opportunities and maximize revenue. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the intricacies of the luxury hotel market and be comfortable meeting and exceeding revenue goals, as well as being an excellent communicator and negotiator.

• Support Mauna Lani's leisure revenue goals by generating leisure/transient business for the property.
• Build relationships with key, luxury consortia accounts, including: GDS, Virtuoso, and others.
• Work with the property operations to ensure all VIP consortia guests are noted. 
• Solicit, negotiate, and service appropriate luxury FIT/wholesale accounts as it relates to agent training, marketing, reservations, etc.
• Target key accounts to host familiarization trips to increase ROI.
• Analyze forecast, cost, and revenue reports to make strategic decisions. 
• Accurately maintain and build the Salesforce database of clients. 
• Evaluate promotional events, trade shows, community, and industry events to make sure attendance produces the proper return on investment. 

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Hotel Sales Manager or Luxury Travel Advisor representing a luxury hotel, resort or travel agency 
• Ability to influence & build rapport with key stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a competitive spirit to achieve goals 
• Excellent presentation & communication skills to be able to effectively represent the property 
• Ability to travel to attend trade shows, client meetings, local tourism meetings and other key events 
• Experience with Delphi/Salesforce system

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

DHL Mahi Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. DHL Mahi Staffing, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DHL Mahi Staffing, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.