Senior Director of Business Travel
The Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd.
Itasca, IL 60143
Description
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!
We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.
We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Sales team. We are committed to providing you with:
- Highly competitive wages
- An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
- 401K matching program for eligible associates
- Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
- Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family member
- Employee meals while on duty
- Great work culture
Here is what you will be doing each day:
The Director of Business Travel is responsible for the attainment of assigned goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts. The Director of Business Travel will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales & Marketing to achieve the hotel's revenue and market share goals tied to business travel sales for one Full-Service property.
Does this sound like you?
Must have self-starting personality with an even disposition. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Must have minimum two years of Business Travel Manger experience. Must have knowledge of Amadeus 360+. Preferred Marriot brand experience.
Please note that this is an OEM position, based on a 45-hour work week.
Starting Salary- $70,00 per year, plus eligible for the Business Travel Sales Manager incentive.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.
The Westin Chicago Northwest
416 Room Hotel
AAA Four-Diamond Hotel Near Woodfield Mall
Welcome to the oasis of travel at the 416 rooms and Suites of The Westin Chicago Northwest, a AAA Four-Diamond hotel close to OHare Airport and Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall. Dive into our Six Pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. Start your day by fueling up with a Eat Well® smoothie at the hotels casual MarketPlace coffee house. Work Well while catching up on work with free Wi-Fi in the hotel atrium. Move Well with an energizing run along the lake adjacent to the hotel. Feel Well by following a day well-spent in Itasca, a hot shower in your spacious bathroom—fully stocked with Westin White Tea Heavenly™ amenities. Play Well by capping off your night time routine with dinner in 400 Park Bistro. Finally, Sleep Well in our Heavenly® Bed, complete with seven plush layers to maximize comfort and replenish your energy. Whether visiting for work, pleasure or both, this is the place to find your balance in Northwest Chicago and leave feeling refreshed.