Convention & Event Sales Leader

Bardessono; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown is seeking a proactive Sales Manager to lead aggressive outside and inside solicitation efforts, dedicating about 80% of time to active sales. You will work with the Director of Sales to shape the annual marketing plan and target key market segments.

You will send proposals, document leads, and coordinate with catering for events, billing, and VIP arrangements to convert inquiries into definite business.

Qualifications

• Strong business communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent sales skills and ability to sell product in a professional and courteous manner.
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!

Responsibilities

• Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales calls, inside appointments, telephone calls, individual letter and direct mail.
• Assist the Director of Sales in the preparation of the annual marketing plan, including the action plans covering assigned market segments.
• Send proposals on all leads which fit the profile of the property and actively follow through to convert from proposal to definite status.
• Obtain, document and route all necessary information on definite groups, including billing information, credit application, rooming list and VIP arrangements. Details on meeting arrangements, menus, audio-visual arrangements, etc., should be documented and passed on to catering manager for follow up.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Team player

Job description

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown is seeking a proactive Sales Manager to lead aggressive outside and inside solicitation efforts, dedicating about 80% of time to active sales. You will work with the Director of Sales to shape the annual marketing plan and target key market segments.

You will send proposals, document leads, and coordinate with catering for events, billing, and VIP arrangements to convert inquiries into definite business.