National Account Director

Seeking Director of National Accounts to support the west coast territory. The ideal candidate for consideration will be located either in Plantation, FL or work remotely in market with a major hub. Must be able to identify and qualify new accounts that will produce groups of over 100 rooms per night that generate maximum revenue for the resort as well as manage existing account base to increase sales through repeat business in assigned Geographic Markets. Sales manager must meet and exceed goals of revenue and room night production as well as sales activity goals outlined in annual marketing plan. Key ResponsibilitiesSolicit business from new and existing accountsWrite and negotiate contracts through E-ProposalPlan and conduct creative site inspections on IslandAttends major travel functions to promote sales for the hotelPlans and executes sales trips to major market areasAccurately turn over file to conference planning execute the programAttend groups pre-con and follow up post-convention to secure repeat business opportunitiesSales calls and presentations to existing key and targeted accountsOrganize andor attend Familiarization trips to the island for targeted accountsContracting and developing relationships client relationshipsTaking an entrepreneurial approach to dynamically leveraging relationshipsRepresenting Atlantis, Paradise Island at domestic trade showsIdentifying and profiling new market opportunitiesMaintaining rate integrity and maximizing yield opportunities in cooperation with revenue managementProduces and implements action plans to ensure revenue budget objectives are achievedProcures new and repeat business for the resort by maintaining contact with planners' decision makers and account executives within the assigned account baseMaximize revenue opportunities through yield management and room inventory control of the group ceilingsNegotiates and contracts group blocks and associated conference spaceMonitors competitor activities and understands their strengths and weaknessesMaintains close relations with key third parties, travel companies and representation firms Financial Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation of the annual budgetMonitor, analyze and report variations from the budgetWorks within the Department's expensesMakes pricing decisions Position Requirements:Large resort or convention center backgroundHave strong experience in promoting and marketing destinations and venues to international marketsExceptional planning and attention to detailDynamic and entrepreneurialVery strong sales and networking abilityUnderstand and apply yield and revenue techniqueAbout The Company:Atlantis Paradise Island, a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in The Bahamas, is a dynamic destination that launched 25 years ago as a first-of-its-kind modern marvel of nature and engineering. Bahamian culture and the spirit of Atlantis' more than 5,000 beloved team members are the heart and soul of this legendary resort. The immersive programming connects guests to the rich history, art, people, food, and festivities of The Bahamas while remaining dedicated to sustainability and environmental conservation.Atlantis features five unique lodging options with a total of 3,800+ rooms: the grand iconic towers of recently renovated The Royal, family-friendly accommodations at The Coral, water-side villas at Harborside Resort, all-suite luxury accommodations at The Cove, and residential-style accommodations with full kitchens at The Reef. In 2024, in partnership with Groot Hospitality, Atlantis will open a new resort, Somewhere Else, at the former location of The Beach.Somewhere Else, Atlantis Paradise Island's new lifestyle hotel, will feature over 400 guestrooms and suites alongside an array of vibrant, top-tier dining venues, lushly landscaped grounds, an oceanfront beach, multiple pools and recreation areas, luxury amenities and live entertainment. An atmosphere of tropical modernism will be seen and felt throughout the resort. Guests can also enjoy outdoor gaming at the pool Somewhere Else will share services with Atlantis and guests of Somewhere Else will have access to the amenities at Atlantis.Atlantis is centered around Aquaventure, an innovative, 141-acre waterscape of thrilling slides and river rides, eleven pools, and five miles of white sand beaches. Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, over 50,000 marine animals from 250 species make their home in natural ocean-fed environments. With its unparalleled meeting and convention space, the well-appointed Atlantis Marina with 63 slips overlooking Marina Village and more, the Atlantis experiences are endless and unique to each traveler. Additional resort amenities include the 30,000 sq ft tranquil Mandara Spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and wellness programs, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a 400-seat movie theatre, Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) for children ages 3-12, gaming arcade and CRUSH, a nightclub for teens. Jokers Comedy and Night Club offers nightly entertainment and live music. The resort is also home to an award-winning 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, the renowned Atlantis Casino, duty-free shopping, and restaurants and lounges with celebrity chef culinary masterpieces, including Fish by José Andrés, Nobu, by Nobu Matsuhisa, Paranza by Michael White and Olives, by Todd English. Guests of Atlantis Paradise Island have exclusive access to unforgettable excursions led by local partners including Pieces of 8 boat tours, Tropic Ocean Airways and Coco Bahama Seaplanes. Day trips to The Bahamas' out islands of Exuma and Eleuthera to swim with nurse sharks or feed iguanas in their natural habitats are a few of many BahamasAtHeart itineraries travelers can 2022, the 65,000 sq ft Atlantis Casino will undergo a décor refresh that will include modern finishes, shimmering textures and celestial fixtures, offering an ever grander and more elegant sense of space. Atlantis has committed to a meaningful connection with the ocean, marine life, sustainability, and environmental stewardship through its purpose-led efforts with Dolphin Cay and the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF). Founded in 2007, Dolphin Cay, the resort's 14-acre marine mammal habitat, is an advanced marine education center and animal rescue rehabilitation hospital whose first residents include 17 rescue dolphins from Hurricane Katrina. Visitors to Dolphin Cay, one of the world's largest and most sophisticated marine-mammal habitats in the world, can participate in creative, non-disruptive, "interactions," that build real awareness, stir emotion, and help fund the resort's conservation efforts. Every visit to Dolphin Cay and each Atlantis Marine Adventure, such as snorkeling and SCUBA diving, benefits ABPF, the resort's nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to saving sea species and their extraordinary habitats throughout The Bahamas and surrounding Caribbean seas.

Created: 2025-03-01