Sales Manager
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Solicit new and past business using reports, cold calls, and outside sales to achieve revenue goals. Respond promptly to inbound inquiries, follow up on leads, and return quotes, proposals, and contracts within a timely manner. Block rooms and space in systems, maintain client profiles, and meet, greet, and entertain potential and existing clients to build rapport. Travel locally and out of city/state for trade shows, sales calls, and site inspections to examine competition and research clients. Maintain positive relationships with internal departments, attend property meetings, and perform room inspections. Work varying schedules, weekends, and holidays to reflect the 24/7 hospitality business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Prior sales experience
- Hotel sales experience
- Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers
- Strong sales skills
- Ability to analyze complex statistical data
- Considerable skill in the use of a calculator
- Ability to access and accurately input and retrieve information using a moderately complex computer system
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons
- Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach and move continuously
- High school graduation or equivalent combination of education, training or experience
Desired Qualifications
- College degree with hotel major
- Prior sales experience
- Hotel sales experience
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