Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Our busy hotel is looking for an enthusiastic leader with great sales skills and a customer-focused approach to be our next sales manager. You will add passion and creativity to our sales team, as well as build a strategy to reach and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits, sales tours, and community networking.

You will also be able to increase sales by monitoring local market trends and competitor activity in order to find and close business leads. We are searching for someone with at least 3 years of sales and marketing expertise, as well as a love for meeting new people and providing exceptional customer service. Apply now if this sounds like an exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities

• 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
• Increase new business and accelerate revenue generation by cold calling, on-site visits, and sales tours, as well as engaging your local community network
• Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Create and maintain connections with key group and catering accounts in order to keep and expand our market share
• Represent property at appropriate travel industry trade shows and conferences while adhering to the guidelines of the marketing plan and budget

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree in business or a similar field a plus
• Prior experience working in the hospitality sector is required
• 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