Job Description

The Sales Manager will be responsible for selling and booking the Edmonton Hotel and Convention Centre to clients while increasing utilization of our facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Meeting with prospective and existing clients to increase bookings and sales of the hotels facilities, acting on and coordinating specific client requests to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Increasing utilization of our convention facilities by booking various meetings, seminars, banquets and conventions. Confirming in writing (according to hotel standards) all proposals and confirmation including contracts and function room outlines in coordination with the catering department. Periodically reviewing all group activity including signed contracts received reservation process, room release dates and catering contracts. Working closely with all departments to ensure that proper information is received regarding groups, conventions, events, etc. Supplying daily reports supporting productivity standard and records of contacts to the General Manager. Grow customer base within set accounts Coordinate various departments' participation in servicing accounts. Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue. Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.

Position Preferences:

Superior negotiating skills, decision making capabilities, resourcefulness to conduct independent research and gather information to fully understand your market. Proven track record in sales required and previous hospitality sales experience preferred. Assist in creating Request for Proposal (RFP) responses to potential clients. Liaise with Catering, Rooms and Banquets services Work Environment and Context Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays and weekends

Required experience

:

Strong communication skills; Excellent presentation skills Strong problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment Professional appearance
Please submit Resume to: Human Resources,

Edmonton Hotel and Convention Centre, 4520 76 Ave or by responding to the ad via email.

We are an equal opportunity employer that truly values each employee.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person