Group Sales Manager

Description The Marriott Boston Quincy Hotel is seeking an energetic individual to fill the position of Group Sales Manager. In this role, the Group Sales Manager would generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking at this highly rated and very busy hotel. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Establish and grow our market share by developing and maintaining relationships with major group and catering clients Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the hotel at various industry tradeshows, conferences, and adhere to the guidelines of the budget and marketing plan Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented, maintain existing accounts with active trace/follow up system Ensure accurate and complete use of the sales system; including recording all bookings and lost business. Identify and solicit new accounts from appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions. Detail BEOs with client for groups with meeting space and distribute with appropriate staff Conduct pre- and post-conference meetings when it is agreeable with the client Attend property specific receptions to generate leads and interact with customers Organize and execute local area blitzes Minimum Qualifications: 3 years of experience in Hotel Sales Additional Qualifications: Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written Prospecting, Sales and closing skills Customer service oriented Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts #J-18808-Ljbffr