Sales Manager

Description

Assists the direct sales effort of a hotel by collaborating with the Director of Sales to proactively target those segments/accounts assigned by Director of Sales. Works in conjunction with Director of Sales to Develop and execute quarterly sales actions plans as assigned by Director of Sales. Success is determined through achievement of the hotel’s revenue goals and improvement, where possible, in market share performance as compared to that of the hotel’s defined competitors.

Company associates have access to guestrooms and property. As such, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position and must be displayed at all times. Per company policy, potential associates must pass appropriate security clearances.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  College Degree (BS/BA) preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Previous hotel sales experience preferred as a sales coordinator, hotel operations, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience selling Marriott, Hilton, Best Western and IHG hotels
  -Hilton Focus Service, and/or Full Service (where applicable) and/or Extended Stay lodging, or tourism/hospitality industry.

• Must be able to perform major life activities:
  Standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.
• Must be able to push or pull 60 pounds unassisted and lift and/or carry 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to see and hear.
• Must be able to speak and read English, the ability to communicate in another language may be helpful.

• Knowledge of the market area for the hotel preferred.

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient written and verbal English
• Financial analysis skills to assess potential business opportunities and whether or not they contribute to the success of the business.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Creative and strategic skills.
• Relates well with others and is flexible to work with a team
• Analyze work for accuracy of self and others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience working with customer relationship software like Delphi.fdc and/or STS preferred.

• Committed to the company and the achievement of its goals.
• Ability to effectively influence others and engage clients and coworkers on difficult issues.
• Ability to inspire confidence in and gain respect from superiors, peers, subordinates, industry partners and competitors.
• Combines a confident, self-starting, high performance orientation with track record that reflects a “can do” attitude.
• Multi task, remain associate and guest service centric.
• Willing to perform other assigned duties that the individual is capable of carrying out.
• Works to successfully achieve sale goals as assigned by Director of Sales.