Hotel Sales Manager

DescriptionOur busy hotel is looking for an enthusiastic leader 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, 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 3 years of sales and marketing expertise, as well as a love for meeting new people and providing exceptional customer service. Apply now if this sounds like an exciting opportunity!Responsibilities•Plan and compile the department budget in accordance with the hotel's overall sales objectives and strategy, with the assistance of the director of sales and marketing•Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the hotel at various industry tradeshows, conferences, and adhere to the guidelines of the budget and marketing plan•Create and maintain connections with key group and catering accounts in order to keep and expand our market share•Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads•Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and networking in the local communityQualifications•Prior hotel sales experience•At least 3 years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in the hospitality industry•Demonstrated exceptional social, verbal, and negotiating abilities•Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree in business or a similar major is desired•Prior experience working in the hospitality sector is required•Outstanding organizational skills and time management