Hotel Sales Manager

GF Hotels & Resorts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GF Hotels & Resorts in Portland, OR, is seeking an active sales manager to drive revenue through outside sales, on-site visits, and networking at local venues. You will develop a comprehensive sales and marketing plan and manage key group and catering accounts.

You will analyze local market trends, represent the hotel at industry tradeshows, and work with the director of sales and marketing to plan budgets and strategies to exceed revenue targets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze local market trends to identify business leads.
• Develop and maintain connections with group and catering accounts.
• Represent the hotel at industry tradeshows and conferences.
• Plan and manage the sales department budget with the director of sales and marketing.
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet revenue targets through outside calls and on-site visits.

Skills

Hotel sales

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

We're looking for an active, customer-focused team player with exceptional sales skills to be the next sales manager at our busy hotel. You'll be in charge of developing a sales and marketing plan that includes soliciting new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets via outside sales calls, on-site visits, sales tours, and community networking. This energetic leader will be able to enhance revenue by researching local market trends and competitive behavior to discover and close business leads.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of hotel sales experience
• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree in business or a similar field a plus
• Exhibits superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Prior experience working in the hospitality sector is required
• Stays organized and manage time well

Responsibilities

• Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Develop and maintain connections with important group and catering accounts in order to maintain and expand our market share
• Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the hotel at various industry tradeshows, conferences, and adhere to the guidelines of the budget and marketing plan
• Plan and compile the department budget in accordance with the hotel's overall sales objectives and strategy, with the assistance of the director of sales and marketing
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and networking in the local community