Hybrid Associate Director of Sales

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Provide strategic leadership to drive sales growth and revenue performance in the Austin and San Antonio markets
  • Coach, develop, and lead a high-performing Sales team across San Antonio and Austin
  • Achieve sales metrics through thoughtful and strategic leadership
  • Develop and train on effective sales strategies and define/refine ongoing sales training for new and tenured team members
  • Maintain and build strategic partnerships with key customers, including hotel partners
  • Lead hiring, training and development of Sales team members
  • Liaise with all department leaders and work with Managing Director to create synergy among departments
  • Conduct annual and bi-annual reviews of Sales department team members and provide recommendations for promotion and discipline
  • Educate and motivate team members to hit company and individual sales performance indicators
  • Provide accurate and timely sales forecasting on a quarterly/annual basis
  • Engage with clients during pre-sale, development and execution stages to increase win rate and repeat business
  • Uphold company values (Imagine First, Demand Integrity, Embody Excellence, Always Collaborate, Service Obsession)
  • Require regular in-market presence and client networking, with travel to Austin approximately twice per month

Requirements

  • 6+ years of proven sales success in a DMC or a related industry such as hospitality or events
  • Salesforce power-user with a deep understanding of the platform’s features, can effectively manage sales pipelines within Salesforce, and can create custom reports to analyze data, share insights and identify trends
  • Verifiable knowledge and relationships in the specific, local destination
  • Successful negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • At least 2 years experience leading high-performing sales teams and achieving revenue targets
  • Solution-Oriented Mindset: Proactive and the tendency to take initiative to contribute to the success of self and team
  • Customer Service: Obsession with providing excellent customer service and a passion for the hospitality and special events industry
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships, both internally and externally
  • Flexibility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment while meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations
  • Regular in-market presence and willingness to travel (including travel to Austin approximately twice per month)
  • Comfortable with a performance-based compensation structure that includes base salary, bonus, and commission tied to sales metrics
  • Currently based in the San Antonio, TX area or willing to relocate before your start date (application question)

Benefits

  • Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
  • Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans
  • 401k with company match (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately)
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Work from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)
  • Flexible schedule opportunities
  • Generous PTO
  • Sick days
  • 9 full holidays
  • 5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early
  • 2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice
  • ½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)
  • Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance program
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Paid day off to serve your local community
  • Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
  • Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
  • Regional team outings
  • Monthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate wins
  • Mentorship program
  • “Masterclasses” in industry/department-specific topics
  • State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training
  • Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development
  • Focus on recognition and employee value – including annual and quarterly awards
  • Certified as a Great Place To Work – 2 years in a row!

Job title

Associate Director of Sales

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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