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Pyramid Global Hospitality

Sales Manager

Pyramid Global Hospitality, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Property

About Us

At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!

Location Description

Pyramid Global Hospitality ("Pyramid") is a leading hotel management company, operating in the US, Caribbean, and Western Europe. With portfolio revenues exceeding $3 billion, Pyramid manages 220 hotels, resorts, and conference centers, both branded and independent. The firm maintains offices in Boston (Headquarters), Cincinnati, Houston, and London. What really sets us apart from its competitors is our reputation as an employer. Professional growth is not just possible throughout the company but planned and encouraged. The Leadership Team at Pyramid consider team member development its priority, understanding that success is only achieved in a workplace where every contributor is respected and recognized. This is why we deliver superior results. In addition to competitive salary and bonus packages we also offer a comprehensive benefits program.• Medical, dental and vision insurance• Supplemental Medical insurance• Basic Life and accidental dismemberment• Life insurance buy ups• Employee assistance programs• Competitive matching 401 k• Pet insurance• Hotel discounts program• Paid time off

Overview

As a Sales Manager, you are primarily responsible for handling customer inquiries and lead requests for groups. You will work with customers to align customer preferences with hotel needs and actively up-sell each business opportunity to maximize revenues and drive customer loyalty.

In this role, you have overall responsibility for transacting group customer inquiries and lead requests and achieving revenue and booking goals for their team. This includes but is not limited to the following:Ensure that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery.Responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.Process business correspondence and create contracts and other related booking documentation as required.Respond in a timely manner to incoming group/catering opportunities that are within pre-defined parameters.Refer opportunities to appropriate sales associate if business is outside these parameters.Work collaboratively with other sales channels (e.g. on-property resources) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.Understand the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and how to sell against them.Ensure business booked is within hotel parameters. Close the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and the property's needs.Execute and support the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).Transfer accurate, complete, and timely information to the Events department in accordance with hotel and brand standards.Actively up-sell each business opportunity to maximize revenue.Develop and manage catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provide forecasting reports.Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.Understand and actively utilize company marketing initiative/incentives to close business.Follow up on opportunities uncovered by the proactive sales team.Identify and implement process improvements and best practices.Promote accountability to drive superior business results. Includes successful execution of Sales strategies and business processes.Establish clear expectations for customers and properties throughout the sales process.Effectively resolve guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process. Bring issues to the attention of property and sales leadership team as appropriate.Execute exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.Serve the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the brand.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum of four (4) years of relevant sales and marketing group sales experience in Luxury Properties.Boutique Hotel/ hospitality experienceExcellent communication skillsA detailed understanding of property operations, food and beverage, and planning.Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise level objectives and important aspects of business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opportunities and risks, identify issues, and develop strategies and plans. Aligning individual and team actions with strategies and plans to drive business results.Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data.Knowledge of total hotel revenue management concepts, processes and strategies (including sales cycles and trends, account management, pricing, and inventory management).