Hybrid Hotel Sales Manager bei Graham Hotel Systems

Description

The EVEN Hotel has an immediate opening for a seasoned Sales Manager.  We offer a flexible schedule and generous benefit package:

Medical

Dental 

Vision

401k with match

Pet Insurance

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

Company paid Aflac

Solicit and secure new accounts, as well as service clients and groups on-site. Generate hotel revenue by coordinating with individuals and corporations to schedule group rooming blocks, fill meeting space and establish catering orders. Perform contract negotiations and vendor service agreements.

• Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals, as well as      solicitation call goals.

· Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients specific to Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups, as applicable by property.

· Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel (BT), and/or Groups, as applicable by property.

· Demonstrates ability to deliver banquet event orders and resumes on a timely basis (14 days) and ensure accuracy.

· Proactive sales efforts required monthly: eight sales calls, 40 targeted prospecting calls, eight site visits/networking.

• Develop and search for potential markets for hotel.
• Develop, create, and implement innovative Sales and Marketing      techniques.
• Maintain competitive analysis statistical information.
• Maintain current filing system on company accounts and prepare      required reports.
• Contact in house meeting planners to promote good will and foster      additional and repeat business.

· Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.

• Drive and implement special promotions      relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
• Prepare reports as requested: Sales Call Reports, Internal Sales      Report.
• Attend daily, weekly, monthly department meetings an any other      functions required by management.

· Ensure changes are communicated timely to impacted departments/operations leaders.

· Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.

· Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and

service-oriented manner.

· Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel(s) and applicable departments.

• Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times.

Requirements

Must have 2-5 years’ prior experience in hotel sales

Must be proficient in Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Opera Express helpful

Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.

Ability to use a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.

Ability to effectively deal with customers, with high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy through negotiations and problem resolution

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers.

Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

Must have the ability to communicate in English.

Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.