Senior Group Sales Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Group Sales Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance;
- Prepare information for, meet with and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential business from that account;
- Advanced knowledge of market trends, competition and key customers of the hotel;
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis;
- Perform any other job related duties as assigned;
- Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to all departments in the hotel to ensure high quality of service to customers;
- Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form to previous, current and potential clients;
- Participate in daily business review meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as required;
- Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings;
- Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
Requirements:
- Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player;
- Advanced knowledge of hotel and competitive market;
- Ability to execute appropriate action plans;
- 3+ years of past sales experience preferred;
- Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel;
- High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s degree preferred;
- Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear;
- Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate;
- Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals;
- Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines;
- Desire to participate as part of a team.