Job Description

Description

• Develop sales strategies for property, including targeted market segments, rate management, solicitation procedures and advertising.
• Develop a realistic annual marketing plan, forecast with monthly reviews to update and modify as required by market conditions.
• Emphasize control procedures and yield management to assure a proper balance of rate availability to market demand.
• Establish and executive an effective outside sales program.
• Direct internal servicing of groups.
• Act in concert with hotel management team and property General Manager.
• Train all sales and marketing staff, holding them accountable to actionable results.
• Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow associates.
• Practice a culture of guest service in all you do; promote courtesy, good will and a positive attitude in each and every encounter.
• Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by General Manager.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; 4-year bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing
• Combination of strategic thinking and strong tactical execution. Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills and a strong overall business perspective
• Outstanding resource and budget management skills.
• Have a creative flair for marketing.
• Ability to think critically and evaluate best possible solutions, resources, and procedures to implement priorities.
• Ability to multitask; solution oriented; ability to assess situations and exercise good judgement
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural disabilities and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Corporate Culture

They are an equal opportunity employer. They believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. They are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law

Position Type

Permanent

JRoss Recruiters