HSMAI Greater Phoenix Chapter Job Bank

The HSMAI Job Bank was developed to assist members in their efforts to seek employment in the hospitality industry. In addition, it addresses the need employers have to fill available positions with qualified employees. We are offering this service to HSMAI members for $10.00 and to non-members for $25.00, both for a six month period.

If you are seeking a job and you are interested in utilizing the Job Bank, please fill out the Resume Prospectus form and return it, along with five copies of your resume and cover letter (if applicable) to:

Please make checks payable to HSMAI.

When an available position is offered through the Job Bank, it will be matched against any resumes that are on file. Any individuals qualifying for this position will be notified and they may have the option to send a resume and personalized cover letter out themselves. Individuals seeking positions are also entitled to a one-time ad in the HSMAI Chapter Chatter newsletter.

If a job is secured through the Job Bank or a person wishes to withdraw their resume from the bank, they are asked to notify the bank immediately. The Job Bank appreciates individuals keeping in touch to let us know if the Job Bank worked for them. All Job Banks transactions are strictly confidential.

If a company/individual wishes to utilize the Job Bank to fill a position, the Employment Opportunity form must be filled out and returned to:

Please note that there is NO CHARGE for a prospective employer, who is a member of HSMAI, to subscribe to the Job Bank.

Upon receipt of this form, prospective employers will be sent resumes of qualified individuals on a continuous basis and be given a one-time ad in the HSMAI Chapter newsletter. Once the position is filled, we appreciate you informing the Job Bank. The bank would also appreciate letting us know if the candidate you choose is from the Job Bank lead. Thank You!

HSMAI International Career Center

HSMAI members listed "Acquiring and retaining qualified sales professionals" as one of their top challenges in the 2004 membership survey. In an effort to assist members in attracting new talent to the hospitality sales and marketing profession, and in filling open positions, HSMAI has joined the Marketing Career Network (MCN) to enhance the HSMAI Career Center. The MCN is an alliance of trade and professional associations with a combined registered membership of over 100,000 marketing, advertising and sales professionals with reach to over 750,000 industry practitioners.

The MCN includes a searchable resume database of more than 21,000 resumes.Members can now post open positions that will automatically be listed on all MCN Partner Career Centers at no extra charge. In addition, HSMAI members now have access to exclusive Career Development resources , such as resume critique and career coaching services.

The new HSMAI Career Center features:

For Employers:
• Quick and easy job posting
• Quality candidates
• Online reports with job activity statistics
• Simple pricing options
• Special introductory pricing*
• Employers Click Here to access these new resources

For Job Seekers:
• Free resume posting
• Career Development Resources including free resume critique
• Advanced job searching options
• Increased exposure for your resume
• Optional email alerts of new jobs
• Job Seekers Click Here to access these new resources

Marketing Career Network (MCN) partners include:
• American Advertising Federation
• American Marketing Association
• Business Marketing Association
• New York American Marketing Association
• NYAMA Effie
• NYAMA GreenBook
• Promotion Marketing Association

*Job postings cost $200 for a 30-day listing. Package discounts are available for multiple job postings. Employers can also search the resume database for one month for $300, three months for $800, and a year for $1,600.

Positions Available

Last updated 11/28/05

SALES OPERATIONS ACCOUNT MANAGER position for Best Western International. Maximize opportunities to build strong client relationships, driving new business and organic growth for small to mid-size accounts and transient room revenue for Best Western members.

Skills/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Hotel Administration or equivalent sales or marketing experience; Minimum five years progressive sales experience in travel industry, corporate or in commercial account sales, hospitality sales preferred; Advanced Microsoft applications with preferred knowledge of Lynx, CPM, MS Outlook, GSS (Global Sales System), SalesLogix. Please apply at .

CATERING SALES MANAGER at Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. Responsibilities include: • Prospecting & outbound sales calls • Onsite event coordination & conference management • Responsible for social & corporate markets • Liaison with community cooperative organizations, associations, & memberships • Accountable for tracking of leads generated & revenue produced.

Qualifications: • Minimum of two years catering • Event planning and sales experience required • Wedding planning experience desired • Must be comfortable with cold call sales, have excellent computer skills and must be organized and detail oriented. • Hospitality degree preferred. Contact:

SALES ASSOCIATE. Company's portfolio of services includes meeting planning, DMC, special events and entertainment. Looking for aggressive salesperson with strong work ethic. Responsibilities include phone and field sales along with program coordination. Sales experience and computer literacy required. Hotel sales or DMC background a plus. Please contact . (10/05)

MANAGER, Worldwide Sales Program Development. Responsibilities to direct, develop, implement and manage plans, programs and execute global marketing strategies that will achieve Best Western's planned room night and revenue goals for all applicable worldwide sales programs. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 10 years travel industry experience. Strong leadership and supervisory skills Travel 30% of time. Please apply @ , 10/05

PROJECT SPECIALIST The consumer marketing department at Best Western International is currently seeking an experienced individual to support our partnership marketing efforts. The project specialist will work with internal departments to effectively execute our co-branding initiatives. Successful candidates will possess:
• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years experience
• Prior partnership marketing experience
• Must be independent
Advanced skills
• Relationship Management

For more information, please contact Sehrab Grewal at or email your resume to . (9/05)

DIRECTOR OF DESTINATION SERVICES position available at the Pointe South Mountain Resort. Seeking candidates with strong negotiation skills, sales and marketing experience, and operational knowledge. Please apply online at:

SALES MANAGER wanted for Radisson Suites Tucson. Join a group of pros that understand the importance of hospitality! This person must be able to: Generate room revenue by soliciting through telephone and direct sales efforts; review information from hotel sales meetings, marketing plans, training cases, community involvement, association meeting and other functions to select prospective customers for hotel services. We offer outstanding benefits, a very competitive salary, a work environment that promotes teamwork and opportunity for advancement. Fax resume to Merlyn McClure at . (8/05)

MEETING & EVENT MANAGER WorldatWork is seeking an entry to mid-level event planner to join a team of industry professionals. Qualified candidate should be familiar with aspects of the meeting planning process to assist the organization in reaching its strategic goals with events from 15-2,000 people. Candidate needs to take initiative, demonstrate creativity, think strategically and be able to work in both a team environment and independently while completing tasks on time. Potential individual should have 2-3 years hospitality and/or meeting planning experience and be eager to learn business related competencies.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year college degree; actively pursuing CMP designation; strong computer skills (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Candidate should also possess strong organizational and planning abilities; excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and superior oral and written communication skills.

Located in the Scottsdale Airpark, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Fax resumes to , or email to: . EOE M/F/D/V Drug testing & background check required.

Sales Manager needed for the Radisson Suites Tucson. Join a group of pros that understand the importance of hospitality! This person must be able to: generate room revenue by soliciting through telephone and direct sales efforts; review information from hotel sales meetings, marketing plan, training classes, community involvement, association meetings and other functions to select prospective customers for hotel services. We offer outstanding benefits, a very competitive salary, a work environment that promotes teamwork and opportunity for advancement. Fax resume to Merlyn McClure at . (8/05)

DIRECTOR OF SALES wanted for Best Western Central Phoenix. At least 5 years previous experience as a DOS or a sales manager that has the potential to be a good DOS. Preferably must have downtown Phoenix experience and a knowledge of the market downtown. Must be well organized and be absolutely computer literate, with knowledge of budgets, yield management, revpar, and be familiar with corporate accounts in the downtown area. A contact base in California ( our # 1 market) preferred. Contact Bruce Barnes, General Manager at . (7/05)

TRADE SHOW MANAGER needed to start immediately at the AZ Hotel & Lodging Association. This person will be responsible for management of annual 300+ booth trade show. Coordinate and facilitate administration, booth sales, events and attendance. Handle exhibitor contracts and communication, coordinate publications and maintain financial records. Excellent communication and computer skills. Experience required. Please email or fax Please email or fax resumes to: Becky Barndt, . (7/05)

CONFERENCE SERVICES MANAGER position available at the Pointe South Mountain Resort. Applicants should contact Patti DeWitt, Conference Services Director, at or visit . (7/05)

MANAGER OF BUSINESS AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES for Make A Difference. This position supports the development, management and implementation of business and volunteer service programs. To apply, visit . (7/05)

RESERVATION DIRECTOR. This is an opportunity for a motivated, sales driven, service oriented, experienced reservations management professional to setup and manage a PMS/CRS from scratch. This is a corporate position based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with periodic travel to a Mexican Resort. E-Mail resume to . (7/05)

Positions Wanted

Last updated 11/18/05

FORMER DMC Director of Operations seeks employment opportunity in the tour/travel and event planning industry. Self-motivated, well-organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Extensive experience with vendors from all sectors of the hospitality industry. Please contact Sandy Levy at .