Group Sales Manager
$80,000–$80,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and solicit past and new business to ensure revenue goals are met. Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates while maintaining hotel relationships with key accounts to increase satisfaction and revenue. Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to previous, current, and potential clients using professional sales techniques to negotiate terms and conduct persuasive verbal presentations. Coordinate various departments' participation in servicing accounts and represent the hotel at trade shows. Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition, while following sustainability guidelines related to the EarthView program. Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Proven track record in sales
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related industry
- Previous hospitality sales experience
- Moderate travel between hotel and client's locations
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related industry preferred
- Proven track record in sales required and previous hospitality sales experience preferred
- Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays and weekends
- Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard
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