Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:We are currently hiring for a Sales Manager. The ultimate mission of this role will be to solicit, sell, and contract rooms for the assigned markets in coordination with transient demand patterns and existing group business to maximize hotel rooms and related revenues. To accomplish this the Sales Manager will be responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with existing accounts and soliciting new group sales accounts.Key Duties & Responsibilities: Creates and executes strategic sales plans to identify, attract and retain appropriate business to the hotelSolicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections, and written communicationAttend trade shows, industry meetings, and community eventsPrepare sales proposals for, meet with and entertain clients as deemed appropriate based on individual clients and accountsSkillfully respond to incoming leads and maximize conversion from all lead sourcesAnalyze and manage business opportunities to achieve the highest profit margins for department and hotelKnowledge of local market trends, competition, and key accounts of the hotelCreatively sells available hotel space to maximize revenueNegotiate and finalize contracts within approved guidelinesEnsure proper usage and that all required information is entered into sales software including all significant client communicationEstablishes on-sight customer contact as needed and introduces customers to the service staffFollows up with clients after each function to ensure satisfaction and solicit additional businessConducts oneself at all times in a professional business manner, acts as a professional representative of the hotel, and is an enthusiastic member of the sales teamVolunteers and assists other sales members as needed in the achievement of their goals to ensure departmental and hotel goals are metAssists Director of Sales with an annual business plan and budgetExecutes and drafts sales action plansPosition may be required to occasionally work flexible hours and weekends.This position may or may not include:o Obtaining rooming lists, catering selection, and set-up details from clientso Finalizing BEOs and contacting customers for final counts as neededo Trace files to ensure correct paymento Proper procedures pre and post function to ensure paymento Communicates with appropriate departments regarding set-up changes and final counto Ensures that guest rooms and meeting rooms are blockedo Provide accurate forecasts to operational departments to ensure proper staffingEducation and Experience:Must have a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred.One to two years of experience in hotel and/or conference center sales; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the above knowledge, skills and abilities.Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs effectively and efficiently, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, property management system, sales software, timekeeping system, etc.Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.Advanced knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, writing and executing action plans, and hotel operations.Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.Preferred Skills and/or Education:Hotel Sales Experience prefered, but we will train the right candidate