Travel Trade Sales Consultant

Empire State

Location not specified

Temporary

Posted June 18, 2026

$75 - $80/hr

Energy Efficiency

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Job Description

The Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a 10-day assessment of current travel trade sales performance, account coverage, team structure, sales process, systems, reporting, and partner relationships
Develop an action plan for 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days actions focused on source markets, account prioritization, partner engagement, admissions, revenue, per-cap growth, and operational efficiency
Advise on sales actions accountability, including key metrics, cadence, templates, trend analysis, and leadership-ready updates that clearly communicate performance, actions taken, next steps, and recommendations
Assess existing travel trade and group sales accounts and recommend account segmentation, prioritization, outreach strategy, and growth opportunities
Support business development efforts through targeted outreach recommendations, partner engagement strategies, and identification of new sales opportunities
Review reseller, group sales, and travel trade content to identify opportunities for improved accuracy, visibility, premium placement, and brand consistency across partner platforms
Recommend improvements to sales operations, including technology, contract management, rate distribution, pricing coordination, group reservations, reseller content delivery, and internal workflows
Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, Revenue, Ticketing, and Marketing teams as needed to streamline processes, including automated APIs, and align sales activity with broader business goals
Provide coaching, guidance, and sales best-practice support to the existing team without serving as the formal employer or direct manager of ESBO employees
Support improved adoption and use of Salesforce, Ventrata, Monday.com, Satisfi Labs chatbot, and other relevant platforms to enhance reporting, follow-up, accountability, and workflow efficiency
Identify process bottlenecks, market trends, competitive considerations, and technology opportunities, including appropriate uses of AI, to improve departmental effectiveness
Perform a SWOT analysis from a travel trade perspective of ESBO vs. direct competitors
Prepare a final transition document summarizing completed work, progress against deliverables, outstanding opportunities, recommended next steps, and considerations for the permanent structure of the function

Requirements

Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of sales techniques and customer service best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficient in Salesforce (or other CRM system), Ventrata ticketing (or other ticketing system) and Monday.com (or other work management platform)