Senior Sales Manager

** Why us?*
* Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a
** Senior Sales Manager
** to join us at soon-to-open,
** Indigo Raleigh in North Carolina** !

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We're not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it's what industry leaders do. That's why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do-it's really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth.

We hope you consider joining us!

** Job Overview*
* Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach.

** Responsibilities*
* + Achieves a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, asestablishedby management.

+ Direct Sales:

+ Targets results-oriented high revenue potential sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program,in accordance withgoalsestablishedby department budget and marketing plan. Must haveownreliable transportation andpossessa valid statedriverslicensein order tomake sales calls.

+ Key Account Management:

+ Maximizes current hotel key accounts byidentifyingand capturing those that offer revenue growth.

+ New Account Development:

+ Captures competitor's accounts through networking,research and reader board surveysin order totarget andsolicitthose most probable to generate new business.

+ Acquires referrals from existing accounts:
Follows up on all leads within
48 hoursof receiptin an effort tocreate new business for the hotel, and, when appropriate, sends leads to other Sage hotels.

+ Plans and implements an on-going Targeted Account Development "hit list"in order tocreate new revenue andacquirevaluable hotel contacts, and contracts.

+ Continually targets and prospects for newbusinessthrough telemarketing, individualcreativityand innovation.

+ Yield Management:

+ Utilizes yield management techniques by profitably negotiating room rates andfunctionspace commitments in order toenhance the hotel's financial performance.

+ Account Service and Management:

+ Maintain swell-documented,accurate,organized and up-to-date file management systemin order toserveclientandemployerin the most expedient,organized and knowledgeable manner.

+ Develops strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional,courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.

+ Develops customer profiles andmaintainsan effective trace system, including trace dates and references,in order tobest meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues. Promptly follows-upon all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.

+ Product Knowledge:

+ Conducts research, surveys, personalinvestigationandstudiesmarket placeand territory in order to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitor's weaknesses and capabilities.

+ Time Management:

+ Focuses on revenue-producing activity and maximizes selling time by dedicating aminimum
90% work time on direct sales efforts.

+ Professionalism:
Controls expenses while traveling on the property's behalfin order to minimize department and hotel costs.

+ Represents themselves, thehoteland Sage Development Resources, Inc. with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service-focused approach, and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.

+ Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments andmaintainsopen communications with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel.

+ Displays a neat, clean, and business-like appearance at all times.

** Qualifications*
* ** Education/Formal Training*
* + Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

** Qualifications*
* + 4+ years in sales, customer service related position or hotel experience preferred.

** Knowledge/Skills*
* + Requires knowledge of advanced sales techniques.

+ Requires yield management experience.

+ Requires highly developed customer service skills.

+ Requires ability hear, speak,readand write English fluently. Requires 12th grade level mathematics, spelling and reading skills.

+ Requires effective business writing skills.

+ Must have dexterity/mobility to meet clients on and off premises, to tour property and attend functions, to climb stairs, use door keys andoperatebasic office equipment.

+ Vision to read fine print and computer screens, to see colors, to observe rooms in poorly lit conditions.

+ Understand and follow…