Property Info

The Don CeSar opened at the height of the Great Gatsby era in 1928. Completely renovated in 2021 and known as Florida's iconic Pink Palace®, The Don CeSar is reminiscent of a Mediterranean-style castle with its majestic pink exterior, historic grandeur and striking architectural design elements set upon the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in St. Pete Beach. A AAA Four Diamond property, National Historic Landmark and founding member of the Historic Hotels of America, The Don CeSar features 277 freshly renovated luxurious guest rooms, including 36 suites, and six revitalized restaurants and lounges: the award-winning Maritana, serving local and regionally sourced, coastal inspired cuisine; Society Table, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Uncle Andy's Market, a full-service market and ice cream parlor; The Rowe Bar, where legendary hospitality meets the modern bar scene; Beacon Pool Bar & Lookout, the best place for sunset; and The Lobby Bar at the hotel's epicenter. The Don CeSar also offers two deluxe heated pools, 22,000 sq. ft. of indoor function space, more than 16,000 sq. ft. of creative outdoor space, the 11,000 sq. ft. full-service Spa Oceana, fitness center, The Don Boutiques curated shopping experience, and access to beach recreation and water sports. Located half a mile from The Don CeSar is Beach House Suites by The Don CeSar featuring 71 one-bedroom suites complete with private balconies to take in the picturesque views of Florida's Gulf Coast and Boca Ciega Bay.

Position Info

Director of Leisure Sales directs and manages all individual Leisure and Corporate Business(transient) segments maximizes revenue and profit while providing the guest/client with the highest level of quality service. Monitors all OTA, wholesale, and leisure accounts status regularly and partner with the Revenue Manager and DOSM to adjust strategies as appropriate. Manages his/her own market, conducts sales calls, actively participates in key trade shows, sales presentations, client meetings as required. Maintains strong relationships with top travel trade partners in the leisure, wholesale, Consortia and corporate transient arena (Amex, FHR, Virtuoso, Signature….) as well as key decision makers keeping the Don CeSar and Beach House Suites (BHS) top of mind. Maintains a high level of competition product knowledge and market intelligence.

Directs the identification, sales efforts, and relationships with individual travel producers including travel management accounts, retail travel agents, consortiums, and wholesalers. Ensures the property's inclusion into the appropriate national and international accounts through tour wholesale operations, retail travel agencies & advisors, consortiums, and appropriate airline operation accounts (such as private jet). Ensures accuracy of leisure sales reporting and goal setting, assists Revenue Management with leisure financial projections, and reviews sales and guest satisfaction results to identify areas of improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years sales experience, hotel experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
• Proactive sales approach, assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and other Team Members
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft suites
• Understanding of market segment, competitors strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand
• Ability to travel to tradeshows, client sales calls and or events frequently

About Us

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
• 24/7 Healthcare Concierge
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Maternity Program
• Cancer Program
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance Buy Ups
• Short Term Disability Buy-Up
• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Home and Auto insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays)
• 401K Match
• Team Member Service Awards

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

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