Role Overview

The Director leisure group department position supports a busy and fast pace North American group travel department at a leading Virtuoso agency. This is a remote position and requires some travel (~30%).

What You Will Do

Directs a team of program managers to assure excellence in delivery of group travel arrangements, supplier selection, and project profitability. Identifies and secures new group prospects and delivers group proposals.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires a candidate with excellent business acumen and organization, as well as people skills; clear and concise internal/external communication skills, an ability to adapt to changing business conditions, strong working knowledge of Office Suite and CVent, and competent in utilizing web technology.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years working in the Leisure Travel Industry with specific groups management experience
Experience with Cvent group management tool
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent individual and team time management and organizational skills
Proven track record of group profitability (ROI); groups fulfillment (prospecting to completion); and Department management experience
Excellent communication and customer relations skills

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Employee rewards and recognitions program
Total Rewards Package
Wellness
Sustainability
DE&I initiatives
Mental Health Support

Originally posted on Himalayas

Director, Leisure Group Department at Direct Travel