Hotel Sales Manager - Military veterans preferred

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Hotel Sales Manager to join our team. The Hotel Sales Manager will be responsible for promoting and selling the hotel's rooms, services, and amenities to corporate clients, travel agents, event planners, and other potential guests. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets.Responsibilities:Monitoring of new sales opportunities, establishing contact with potential clients, and working with potential clients through the sales processResponding to RFPs and sales leads for group and event businessDevelopment of proposals and sales contracts for events and group blocks hosted at hotelSeeking new customers through strategic outbound sales efforts for group, extended stay, and transient business alongside meetings and eventsManaging lead sources to ensure quantity and quality of leadsDeveloping and maintaining long term business relationships with existing and future clients, and ensuring a consistent stream of repeat businessWorking with clients on event planning and providing support to clients during events hosted at hotelConducting property tours and fielding inquiries from potential customers who visit the hotelDisplaying awareness and compliance with hotel's security, safety, emergency and energy procedures.Posting all banquet billing charges on the day of the event.Working with chef to develop and price catering menus Conducting tours and client planning meetings in coordination with the banquet managerSupporting operations and revenue teams as needed, and perform other duties as assigned. The Company reserves the right to add or change at any time.Qualifications:Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in a Sales and Marketing role at hotel of similar size and quality and 1 year of food and beverage experienceStrong background in selling rooms, including thorough knowledge of sales techniquesStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong finance, accounting, and quantitative skillsSensitivity to guest satisfaction, with a keen attention to exceeding guest expectationsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with different types of personalities using sound judgment and discretionWillingness to maintain a flexible scheduleMust be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permitBA/BS , 4-5 year degree or foreign equivalency preferred, but not requiredDeep experience with banquets and food and beverage operationsDemonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and translate these into sales solutions across all market segmentsMust be a self-starter with strong organizational skills and detail orientation, the ability to multi-task and think outside the box, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPhysical Requirements:Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time and climb stairsAble to walk hallways and perimeter of propertyAble to twist, bend and reachAble to lift up to 25 poundsIf you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you! Join our team as a Hotel Sales Manager and help us drive revenue and growth for our hotel.Competitive Salary, Benefits (including health, dental, and vision insurance along with 401(k) plan, life and disability insurance, and more) and Incentive Compensation. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. This is a Full-Time position which will require work on weekends, nights and holidays. Please, no phone calls about this job!EOE/AA. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.