Job Overview

overview

$500 sign on bonus ($250 paid after 30 days; $250 paid after 90 days)

uncapped bonus potential

we are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual with experience in driving sales revenues for hotels or resorts to join our team as sales manager for our affinity market to include youth sports as well as designated corporate accounts. this role is a key position that will be responsible proactively soliciting and managing group business in the assigned vertical market and the assigned geographical market. actively up-sells to maximize revenue opportunities. achieves personal and team related revenue goals. ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. responsible for driving customer & guest loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer/guest experience. provides service to customers to continue to grow the account.

the successful candidate will have a proven track record of achieving sales goals, be creative, a problem solver, has a proven record of being a team player, is open to learning and leading by example, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team.

your role:

• make personal visits, when necessary to target areas and call on companies and associations located in a specific market or area.
• book meetings, conferences, and social guests from assigned areas.
• dedicate majority of time to direct telephone sales.
• rework and maintain old account files and solicit new accounts.
• respond to all correspondence from assigned areas and trace dates for reworking and follow up.
• set-up site inspections and follow through.
• attend trade shows pertinent to assigned areas and attend meetings, seminars, and functions through membership in association.
• maintain a constant contact with planners; maintain membership and contacts in hotel industry associations.
• maintain a working relationship with departments interacting with convention groups.
• develop new accounts
• stay abreast of industry trends and make recommendations of changes, which would affect operations.
• maintain accurate forecast and recap information.
• set-up and conduct site inspections for entire property.
• meet sales goals as outlined by the director of sales and marketing on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

responsibilities

previous hotel sales experience required.

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