Hotel Sales Manager

Description

We are hiring a Sales Manager!

Being the Sales Manager at a Concord Hospitality property means you hold an important key to the hotel’s success. You will develop and foster hotel business through direct sales, marketing, telemarketing, direct mail, and tours of the hotel for both guest rooms and event space. This role will focus on the "SMERF" market.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and performance of sales activities in the SMERF (Social, Military, Education, Religion, Fraternal) Market
• A huge emphasis on wedding room blocks
• Book social events in the meeting space with 11 guest rooms or more
• Experience with and the ability to grow the tour and travel market
• At least two years of hotel experience in SMERF market preferred
• Able to travel and attend trade shows
• License to drive and make sales appointments
• Develop and execute Sales Action plans
• Assist Director of Sales with projects and or assigned accounts to maximize revenues
• Prepare proposals and contracts
• Solicit, negotiate and book new & repeated groups, by using social media, outside calls and telemarketing.
• Computer proficiency required
• Experience with Delphi FDI a plus
• Excellent time- management skills and ability to delegate and handle multiple priorities
• Exhibit creative problem solving and strategizing
• Strong business writing skills
• Define company brand through events
• Ensure staff is adequately prepared and informed for event.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to self-teach
• Must have the ability to work cohesively with Sales team and communicate new processes and keep everyone informed and updated

Benefits:

We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America ---

“We Are Concord!” We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All."