Hotel Sales Manager

Posted 2 days ago

Description

We're looking for an active, customer-focused team player with exceptional sales skills to be the next sales manager at our busy hotel. You'll be in charge of developing a sales and marketing plan that includes soliciting new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets via outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking.

This energetic leader will be able to enhance revenue by researching local market trends and competition behavior to discover and close business leads. Please apply today if you have 3 years or more of experience in sales and marketing, enjoy taking on new challenges, and enjoy meeting new people!

Responsibilities

• Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Establish and grow our market share by developing and maintaining relationships with major group and catering clients
• Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the hotel at various industry trade shows, conferences, and adhere to the guidelines of the budget and marketing plan
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and networking in the local community
• Plan and compile the department budget in accordance with the hotel's overall sales objectives and strategy, with the assistance of the director of sales and marketing

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar field a plus
• Stays organized and manage time well
• Exhibits superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• At least 3 years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Must have previous sales experience working in the hospitality industry