Area Sales Manager
On-siteKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Proactively prospect for new group business opportunities and manage responses to incoming RFPs and inquiries. Negotiate and execute group contracts while coordinating with hotel operations teams to ensure successful events. Tailor proposals to client needs and maintain clear communication of expectations with the Director of Sales to meet revenue goals. This role covers the Hilton Downtown Knoxville, Marriott Downtown Knoxville, and The Tennessean. This position requires a varied schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and possess a college degree or two years of hotel experience.
Required Qualifications
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
- The ability to see, hear, talk, sit, stand, handle objects, bend, kneel, stoop, and lift items as needed for the position with or without reasonable accommodations
- A college degree or two years of hotel experience
- Previous experience in a similar or related position
- Ability to embrace HVMG's Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude
- This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Desired Qualifications
- Hotel experience
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