AREA SALES MANAGER

Area Sales ManagerThe yearly compensation for this position ranges from $85K to $90K yearly plus quarterly bonus.Position SummaryThe Area Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth and market share through the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives across assigned hotel properties. This role cultivates and maintains relationships with key clients, corporate accounts, travel partners, and community organizations to generate new business and maximize existing account performance.The Area Sales Manager collaborates closely with hotel leadership, operations, and marketing teams to achieve revenue goals, support group and event sales opportunities, and enhance overall property performance. This position requires a results-driven leader with strong business development, negotiation, and relationship management skills who can successfully achieve budgeted expectations while fostering a collaborative, service-focused culture.What will you be doing most days?Sales Strategy & ExecutionDevelop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve or exceed revenue targets.Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, sales visits, and market research.Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, competitor activity, and customer behavior to adjust strategies accordingly.Client Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with key clients, travel agents, corporate accounts, event planners, and third-party vendors.Conduct client presentations, site inspections, and hotel tours.Handle client inquiries and negotiate contracts and rates in alignment with the hotel's pricing structure.Account ManagementManage a portfolio of accounts, ensuring repeat business through excellent service and relationship management.Track and analyze account performance, preparing regular reports and forecasts.Maintain updated client records using CRM systems or property management systems (PMS).Event & Group SalesCollaborate with the events and operations teams to coordinate group bookings, meetings, conferences, and special events.Ensure all contractual obligations are met and client expectations are exceeded.Reporting & BudgetingContribute to the development of the sales budget and revenue forecasts.Prepare regular sales reports and provide insights to senior management.Monitor KPIs such as RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy in relation to sales initiatives.Team CultureCollaborate with all hotel departmentsShare knowledge with colleagues and work collaboratively sharing hospitality sales techniques, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.Work closely with the Marketing team to align sales and promotional campaigns.What are the requirements for this position?You have previous sales experienceYou are action oriented and have strong negotiating skillsYou have prior leadership skills directing the efforts of others to achieve budgeted expectationsYou have a proven track record of achieving budgeted expectations both as an individual contributor and through leading the efforts of others.You have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillsYou have a valid driver's licenseYou have a high school diploma or equivalent with a preferred college degreePhysical Requirements for this PositionYou must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time as the job dictates.Travel RequirementsThis position requires at least 10% travel out of the area and overnight.This property is managed by OTO Development.About OTO DevelopmentOTO Development is an industry-leading hotel development and management company. Partnering with the strongest brands in hospitality, OTO owns and operates a portfolio of upscale select service, extended stay, and lifestyle hotels in key markets across the United States.OTO has been honored as Developer of the Year by major brand partners multiple times while also earning accolades for outstanding guest service, operational excellence, community service, and sales, marketing, and revenue success.Our company provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical insurance options, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, company provided life insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid holiday time, travel discounts, and more.