Tour & Travel Sales Manager

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
• Orlando , FL , US

Posted a month ago

Description

Exciting time to join the Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista as a Hotel Tour & Travel Manager.

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 plan that includes soliciting new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets via outside sales calls, on-site visits, sales tours, and community networking. 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!

• 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
• Develop and maintain connections with important group and catering accounts in order to maintain and expand our market share
• Attend various industry trade shows and conferences as a professional representative of the hotel, while adhering to the budget and marketing plan requirements
• 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
• Identify new business leads by examining local market trends and competition activities

• Hilton experience preferred
• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar field a plus
• Understands how to communicate, negotiate, and network effectively
• Stays organized and manage time well
• 3 or more years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
• Prior experience working in the hospitality sector is required