Hotel Sales Leader: Group Rooms & Strategy

Lm Services Corporation; Pattonville (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lm Services Corporation is seeking an experienced hotel sales leader to direct solicitation efforts, oversee rate/date/space commitments for group room sales, and coordinate reporting across Sales, Front Office, and Housekeeping.

You will develop and implement departmental plans and budgets, monitor progress toward goals, and conduct persuasive presentations to prospective clients. Some travel and client entertainment are required.

Qualifications

• College degree with hotel/venue/attractions major is preferred.
• Prior Sales, Food and Beverage, or Catering experience required.
• Ability to organize and coordinate travel-industry research and develop marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Direct the solicitation efforts of the sales staff through effective oral and written communication.
• Oversee rate, date and space commitments for group room sales within the hotel.
• Prepare reports pertaining to Sales, Front Office, and Housekeeping operations.
• Develop and implement departmental business plans, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts.
• Monitor progress toward sales goals and revise reports as necessary.
• Develop and conduct persuasive verbal and written sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Coordinate site inspections with potential large groups and entertain clients, with some travel.
• Train and develop Sales staff and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Sales experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

College degree in hotel/venue/attractions

Job description

Lm Services Corporation is seeking an experienced hotel sales leader to direct solicitation efforts, oversee rate/date/space commitments for group room sales, and coordinate reporting across Sales, Front Office, and Housekeeping.

You will develop and implement departmental plans and budgets, monitor progress toward goals, and conduct persuasive presentations to prospective clients. Some travel and client entertainment are required.