Senior Sales Manager - Franchised

Job DescriptionAdditional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Hospitality Ventures Management Group. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.What You'll Be DoingThe Senior Sales Manager is responsible for effectively establishing and managing client relationships and accounts for their respective market segment, while assisting the Director of Sales in identifying new business opportunities for the hotel. The Senior Sales Manager is part of driving both team and individual revenue goals through managing existing client relations, solicitation of new accounts, and consistent networking efforts. Outbound sales individually and with other Sales Managers is a primary focus to develop awareness and relationships.This person must create an exceptional climate of professional and personable service that ensures the long-term engagement of employees, guests, and owners.Your daily tasks will include prospecting for new business, responding to incoming RFPs and inquiries, executing contracts, and communicating client expectations to the hotel team to ensure an excellent experience for internal and external partners. Education & ExperiencePrevious hotel sales experience required to lead the team in solicitation. Applicants should have:A college degree or two years of hotel experiencePrevious experience in a similar or related positionAdditional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications with Marriott sales platforms.Essentials To be a successful candidate, you will need the following: Eligible to work in the United States. Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs. Ability to embrace HVMG's Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.Our Associates Love HVMG offers an industry leading Sales team bonus plan based on hotel and individual performance Amazing opportunities for career advancement across HVMG Flexible full-time schedules Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Full Healthcare Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage) 401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting Hotel and Food and Beverage Discounts and PerksCareers at HVMG Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a websitewe live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.HVMG participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.An Equal Opportunity EmployerWe provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.This company is an equal opportunity employer.frnch1