Travelers Haven is looking for a strong leader to develop and grow our Hotel Group  department. The Hotel Group Manager is primarily responsible for building Hotel partnerships and negotiating the best rates possible for our clients, as well as, growing our Hotel Goup Operations team. This position requires strong performance management skills as well as strong negotiating skills.

If you have had success in building partnerships and building teams, this could be the right opportunity for you to join a fast-growing company in Denver!

Summary/Objective:

This position is responsible for negotiating discounted rates and commissions with hotel properties on a local, regional, and national level. The manager will directly manage a team of hotel coordinators and account managers. Performance management and training are two strong skill sets required for the people manager side of the position.

 Essential Functions

• Oversee the prospecting, identifying, rate negotiation and closing of new large brand hotel partnerships.
  
• Build strategic relationships with hoteliers and other vendors
  
• Manage the team responsible for securing reservations, processing appropriate forms and payments in a timely manner, and negotiating changes to client agreements.
  
• Personally develop strong, long-term relationships and referrals with senior management at targeted accounts and implement strategies for expanding the company’s current customer base.
  
• Partners with senior leadership to identify opportunities for internal process optimization.
  
• Assist with special projects as needed
  
• Be a role model for the company culture
  

 Competency:

• At least 4 years’ people leadership experience in a corporate housing, hotel or OTA environment
  
• Proven large scale rate negotiation experience
  
• Ability to plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels
  
• Proven ability to establish contacts and relationships with potential customers and partners
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with executive level customers and partners
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create results driven, team oriented environment.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s Degree a plus
  

 Additional Eligibility Qualification:

• Proven track record of negotiating rates
  
• Experience working at corporate housing, hotel or OTA
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: Team of 7

The Usual Suspects:

• Medical, dental, supplemental, & vision Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Paid Sick Time
• Unpaid flex time
• Paid parking

Additional Perks:

• Paid gym membership
• Employer subsidized phone plans
• Free organic fruit, snacks, and beverages
• Paid volunteer opportunities

 The Good Stuff:

• Deeply discounted hotel rates
• Some of the best parties you’ve ever been to
• Regular team building events & outings
• Craft brews and ciders on tap
• Ping pong, Big Buck Hunter, shuffle board, and more
• Open collaboration workspaces with views of the Rockies
• Free monthly massages
• Substantial recognition & rewards for work milestones