Group Sales Manager

VH Hospitality; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VH Hospitality in Bloomington, MN seeks a skilled sales professional to solicit group business and exceed revenue goals in rooms and F&B. The role includes leading by example and collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional service.

The position offers opportunities to participate in trade shows and community events, with potential quarterly bonuses based on performance. A strong market knowledge and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year applicable sales experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• CI/TY system experience recommended.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the workplace language.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Most tasks performed independently or in a team with leadership role.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of hotels and competitive markets.
• Ensure guest satisfaction is consistently obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
• Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance.
• Participate in daily RevMax meetings and other sales-related meetings.
• Work with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers.
• Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings.
• Develop knowledge of market trends, competition and customers.
• Develop and maintain rapport with key community contacts and vendors to ensure a visible presence.
• Be a leader and a role model to all employees.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Computer skills

Hotel market knowledge

Decision making (with general policies

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CI/TY system

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Solicit group business that enables the hotel to meet and/or exceed revenue goals in rooms and food and beverage.

This position does have the potential to earn a quarterly bonus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
• Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance.
• Participate in daily RevMax meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as required.
• Work with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers.
• Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings.
• Develop/maintain knowledge of market trends, competition and customers.
• Develop and maintain rapport with key community contacts & vendors to ensure a visible presence in the community.
• Be a leader and a role model to all employees.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.
• Participate as team player with all departments.
• Assist with reports and/or competition data collection.

Requirements

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelors degree preferred but not required
• CI/TY system experience recommended
• Minimum of 1 year applicable sales experience required
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Most tasks are performed independently or in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of hotels and competitive markets.
• Ensure that guest satisfaction is consistently obtained and maintained.
• .Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures available for guidance.

AVAILABILITY

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed work day, to include Holidays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determines the amount of hours that you work.