Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown • Kansas City , MO , US
Posted 3 days ago
Description
We're looking for an active customer-focused team player with exceptional sales skills to be the next sales manager at our busy hotel. You'll be in charge of developing a sales and marketing plan that includes soliciting new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets via outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking. This energetic leader will be able to enhance revenue by researching local market trends and competition behavior to discover and close business leads. Please apply today if you have 3 years or more of experience in sales and marketing, enjoy taking on new challenges, and enjoy meeting new people!
Responsibilities
Increase new business and accelerate revenue generation by cold calling, on-site visits, and sales tours, as well as engaging your local community network
Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads
Collaborate on creating and planning the department budget with the director of sales and marketing to align overall sales objectives and strategies for the hotel
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
Develop and maintain connections with important group and catering accounts in order to maintain and expand our market share
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, and bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
Demonstrated exceptional social, verbal, and negotiating abilities
This position requires previous work experience in a hospitality role
Outstanding organizational skills and time management
3+ years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
Compensation $45,000 - $50,000 yearly
About Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown
Renovated Historic building next to the T-Mobile Center and Power and Light. Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown was designed for business and leisure travelers, this new hotel is conveniently located and accessible to I-70, I-35, I-29, and US 71. We share a backyard with the Central Business District of Kansas City and are adjacent to the T-Mobile Center. The attractions that are just steps away include Kansas City’s Power and Light District, Kansas City Convention Center, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Crown Center (home to the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards), the Crossroads Art District, Union Station, and Country Club Plaza are a few of the many exciting places for you to discover while visiting this fine city.
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