Director, Global Sales

Join our team as Director, Global Sales and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for identifying and sourcing leisure/transient business to maximize room revenue for Auberge Collection. Experience in US, Mexico & European resort destinations is essential.Support Auberge Collection revenue goals by generating leisure transient business Support hotel revenue goals by generating leisure group/transient businessWork with tourism organizations to maximize opportunitiesOrganize and schedule direct sales efforts via phone, email, virtual and in person; an average of 5 business development efforts per day are expected (25 per week)Target key accounts to host familiarization trips to increase ROIEvaluate and initiate opportunities for developing new sources of businessBuild effective relationships with wholesale accounts that support the hotel’s wholesale strategy.Support and participate in daily calls and property specific calls as neededAccurately maintain and build Salesforce database of clientsEstablish appropriate remote workstationMaintain ethical and professional standards of sales serviceMaintain professional appearance and demeanor in a mature and professional manner while representing the companyMaintain customer, trade, industry, and team member relationsPerform other duties as directed, developed, or assigned4-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.Minimum 8 years sales experience with established relationships in the region, in a related position in a luxury hotel sales and/or regional environmentDemonstrated excellent record of driving sales revenues in luxury hotel environmentsAbility to negotiate, convince, sell, and influence transient business decision makers and influencers.Ability to research and identify top prospects for growth of existing accounts and develop new accountsAbility to be self-motivated and achieve goals with minimal direct supervisionAbility to manage extensive amounts of informationAbility to analyze, interpret and understand financial dataKnowledge of sales procedures associated with the hotel industryAbility to present clear, concise, and meaningful information to guests, executives, managers, and employeesAbility to sell ideas persuasively and energetically.Excellent written skills sufficient to produce sales and marketing communicationExcellent customer relationship skills with luxury travel agencies and consortiaStrong computer skills (GSuite, LinkedIn, Delphi, Salesforce, MS Office Suite)Ability to plan and execute sales trips on budget and in compliance with corporate travel policy.Ability to travel and work flexible days and hours (with appropriate travel documents, i.e. drivers license, Real ID, and passport)Experience selling US, European & Mexico resort destinations in a luxury sales environmentExperience representing resorts with residential and villa productExperience working in a remote sales office settingExperience working with professional organizations that support the leisure travel industryPreferred technical skills: Knowledge of GDS, Opera PMSTravel requirements:Travel domestically and internationally for trade shows or regional sales missionsTravel to resorts as requested for sites, meetings and travel professional related famsTravel for internal sales and marketing meetingsTravel to assist with limited on-site coverage as neededAbout Auberge Collection Auberge 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, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. For more information: auberge.com Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge About Friedkin Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.comAuberge Collection LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Auberge Collection LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment wit