Sales Manager

Job Summary

We are searching for a talented Sales Manager to join our team at The Coachman Hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Situated between majestic vistas of Heavenly Mountain and the serene tranquility of Lake Tahoe, the reimagined Coachman Hotel invites our guests to discover the intersection between personable hospitality and modern design centered in a refreshed, open-air property; a perfect combination for family-friendly gatherings, couple getaways, or adventures with friends. Our hotel is both a retreat and a gateway to the great outdoors, with year-round activities for our guests to explore the best Lake Tahoe has to offer.

The Sales Manager is responsible for attainment of assigned goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts. The Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales to achieve the hotel’s revenue and market share goals for one or more properties. The focus of sales may vary based on the respective property the associate is assigned to (i.e. Leisure Business Travel Group SMERF). Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; previous Hotel Sales experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening probing supporting closing
• 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

Responsibilities

• Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals as well as solicitation call goals. 
• Proactively conduct solicitation calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients specific to Leisure SMERF Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups as applicable by property. 
• Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Leisure SMERF Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups as applicable by property. 
• Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics related.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations as applicable.
• May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes etc.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.
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