Sales Manager

Job Description

The Sales Manager position is responsible for generating top line revenue to meet or exceed budget expectations for this first class, 4-Diamond full-service hotel. The sales manager will join a team of sellers focusing on multiple markets such as Corporate, SMERF, Tour and Travel, intermediaries, etc. Other primary responsibilities include:

• Achieving monthly top line revenue goals and increasing the STAR market share of the hotel.
• Proactively selling the hotel through face to face appointments with customers, tele-prospecting, etc.
• Participates in sales blitzes and utilizes available business tools to prospect for new business.
• Evaluates potential business opportunities for the hotel and presents findings as necessary to the GM, Director of Sales & Markting and Revenue Manager.
• Gains contacts and business intelligence and shows community spirit through involvement in appropriate organizations.
• Maintains awareness of the sales practices of the hotel's competitive set and is a "product expert" when selling against them.
• Ensures that he/she adheres to all sales administrative processes that are in place including preparation and submission of reports or internal communications and meets deadlines.
• Builds strong relationships and loyalty with top producing clients and maintains professional integrity.

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Must have previous hotel sales experience including outside/direct sales experience
• Have a stable work history
• Be well‑organized and have strong client follow‑up
• Be competitive, self‑motivated and a self‑starter.
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Have fully functional computer skills including experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Source:
Hospitality Online