Group Tour/Travel Sales Manager
San Antonio, TX Sales
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Summary: Responsible for sales activities that promote Pinstack to Visitor Bureaus, Meeting Planners and Student Tour Operators; and to increase group business for the San Antonio locations. These activities include, but are not limited to; identifying potential target markets, and pursuing leads both inbound and outbound to overall meet fiscal period budgets.


Primary Job Duties:

  • Increase group tour/travel business using the following methods: cold calling via phone, outbound sales, email solicitation, use of databases, client meetings, preparing proposals, coordinating RFP responses and presentations. 
  • Maintain sales reporting and client files on groups that have the potential to use Pinstack as a location. Possess the ability to research and prospect for new accounts to supplement existing client base. Maintain a thorough understanding of the market and its trends.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with area CVBs.
  • Plan, coordinate, and participate in direct sales calls, sales blitzes, tours, site inspections, familiarization tours, tradeshows, industry events, meetings, and conventions as agreed upon in the annual marketing/sales plan. Establish contact with group and tour planners who are scheduled to bring groups into the area.
  • Maintain a solid understanding of Pinstack’s competition.


Requirements

Additional requirements:

  • A college degree or equivalent training and experience in a related field are required. This position must possess excellent organizational, promotional, communication, and cooperative skills along with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks. Strong computer skills. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Flexible and able to adjust to changing conditions and circumstances.

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing for long periods of time with frequent bending and turning
  • Must be able to communicate with guests and deliver instructions

Standard Company Expectations:

  • Goes beyond normal expectations without compromising the company mission, vision and values. 
  • Demonstrates the ability to be courteous and accountable in all situations.
  • Monitors the consistency of the product provided to all guests.
  • Works in a friendly, honest, and diligent manner with fellow team members, supervisors, and managers and listens to others with compassion.
  • Maintains uniform standards.