What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Director of Group Sales responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Direct and manage all activity related to the Sales department ensuring all service standards are followed
- Responsible for achievement of individual goals
- Provide guidance and direction in the development of segment action plans
- Be responsible for account management of key market segments
- Ensure the achievement of sales objectives on a monthly quarterly and yearly basis
- Review sales contracts considering the number of rooms average rate and total revenue objectives of the hotel
- Participate in select sales activities both on and off property
- Ensure the integrity of key accounts the key prospect data base and monitoring of the sales software programs for accuracy and thoroughness
- Balance operational administrative and Colleague needs
- Consistently offer professional friendly and engaging service
- Confirm all event related information with clients
- Establish and maintain rapport with clients prior to during and post conference encouraging repeat business
- Organize convention bookings from date of booking to departure including meeting requirements guest room requirements guest room pickup food & beverage and audio visual
- Create floor plans for each event to ensure banquets and clients are in agreement prior to set up
- Initiate billing procedures ensuring any deposits and/or credit applications are received with adequate information and within an acceptable time frame
- Conduct preconference meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated
- Conduct and/or attend daily meeting to review event contracts and ensure last minute changes are communicated with appropriate departments
- Follow departmental policies and procedures
- Follow all safety policies
- Other duties as assigned
- Salary Range: $85000 $114000 USD Gross Annually
Qualifications :
Your experience and skills include:
- Previous experience within sales required
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and/or relevant computer applications required
- University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
- Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
- Occasional kneeling pushing pulling lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders stairs and ramps
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime