Now Hiring - Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - Travel Director of Business Development in Reno, NV

• Develop and execute an annual Business Plan – Strategy related to assigned goals to exceed budgeted revenue for partnered departments.
• Solicit local business prospects, and maintain an excellent network of industry and local business clients – targeting high-end clientele/decision makers.
• Partner with Executive Meetings Manager(s) on the Sales Team to assist in developing and building accounts with prospective clients to increase room night utilization at targeted room rates.
• Partner with the resort's Director of Catering and Team to develop and build accounts with prospective clients to increase catering revenue at targeted prices.
• Responsible for tracking/tracing accounts, contract documents and correspondence.
• Participate or host meetings, community events, special events with key organizations thoughout Northern Nevada.
• Host weekly lunches, dinners and site inspections of the resort with prospective clients.
• Occasional travel out of town if needed.
• Analyze various industry and local publications, reports and current market trends to create new marketing strategies and plans to support property initiatives.
• Maintain a positive work environment by conducting all communication with clients, prospects, colleagues, co-workers and supervisors in a professional, friendly, cooperative and helpful manner.
• Provide Executive Director of Sales with weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tracking and sales reports for projects, meetings and daily activities.
• Conduct telemarketing sales calls and develop/execute direct mail solicitations and promotions when needed.
• Participate in all local tradeshows as needed.
• Promote excellent customer service by listening to and providing "win-win" solutions for challenges at hand.
• Work cooperatively with all Team members of property and create new systems and strategies to increase sales and enhance sales programs.
• Assist with incidental and related duties as required and assigned by the Executive Director of Sales.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience)

• Minimum of five years’ experience in community sales or hotel sales preferred.
• Positive, upbeat and energetic personality
• Thorough knowledge of building the sales "pipeline" and exceeding revenue goals
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent public relations and customer service skills
• Professional appearance and attire

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Director of Business Development works off-site in the community and on-site at the resort interfacing with clients, Team Members and vendors on a regular basis. The position’s work schedule varies and may include weekends and attending early morning & evening events related to building a strong network within Northern Nevada.