Hotel Sales Manager

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg • Gaithersburg, MD, USPosted 22 days agoDescriptionOur busy hotel is looking for an enthusiastic sales person with great sales skills and a customer-focused approach to be our next sales manager. You will add passion and creativity to our sales team, as well as build a strategy to reach and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking. You will also be able to increase sales by monitoring local market trends and competitor activity in order to find and close business leads. We are searching for someone with at least 2 years of hotel sales expertise, as well as a love for meeting new people and providing exceptional customer service. Apply now if this sounds like an exciting opportunity!ResponsibilitiesRepresent property at appropriate travel industry trade shows and conferences while adhering to the guidelines of the marketing plan and budget.Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking.Develop and maintain connections with important group and catering accounts in order to maintain and expand our market share.Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads.Support the director of sales and marketing in preparing the department budget as well as the hotel's overall sales goals and strategy.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED, and bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.Good organization and time management skills.Demonstrated exceptional social, verbal, and negotiating abilities.Prior experience working in the hospitality sector is required.At least 3 years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in the hospitality industry.

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