Sales Manager

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA + match

401(k) match

Paid vacation & sick time

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Hospital indemnity

Educational assistance

Hotel discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation is seeking a Sales Manager to execute the hotel's sales strategy, drive occupancy, ADR and market share, and implement account-based plans in collaboration with the Director of Sales and Regional leadership.

You will develop and maintain relationships with clients, target extended stay segments, provide regular forecasts, and coordinate with hotel departments to meet revenue targets in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills, including budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients.
• Develop new accounts, maintain existing accounts, and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Partner with hotel DOS and Regional Sales Director to maximize RevPAR opportunities.
• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals; produce reports and forecasts.
• Identify operational problems affecting marketing activities and coordinate solutions.
• Create and implement hotel-level tactical sales plans to drive occupancy and rate.
• Coordinate with other hotel departments to fulfill client services.
• Develop relationships with local community groups and attend events to prospect leads.

Skills

Extended stay industry experience

Fluent English

Verbal & written communication

Budgeting & math

Problem solving

Travel ability

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Opera PMS

Job description

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation

We're Sonesta International Hotels-the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).

With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here's the thing-we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect-delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

The Sales Manager (SM) executes the sales strategy of the hotel, as defined by the Director of Sales, to ensure that occupancy, average daily rate and market share goals are achieved. This includes creating and implementing specific account and/or segment based sales strategies and tactical plans. Production results will be monitored and adjusted to current market conditions to stay nimble and react advantageously to competitors. The SM will work directly with the DOS and the Regional leadership team to identify specific extended stay strategies and tactics to drive revenue according to the hotel's seasonal demand.

What you'll be doing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.
• Develop new accounts, maintain existing accounts, and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and maximize profits for the hotel while maintaining guest satisfaction. Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to produce extended stay room sales. Regularly sell hotel rooms through direct client contact.
• Partner with hotel DOS and Regional Sales Director effectively maximizes RevPar opportunities in the local market.
• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximize profitability within all areas of responsibility. Produce regular reports and sales forecasts.
• Identify operational problems that impact the effectiveness of marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department heads on solutions.
• Create and implement hotel-level tactical sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase business volume during off-peak periods. Enhance the image of the hotel in local community. Deliver sales activities/performance to ensure actual sales exceed the established revenue plan.
• Analyze current/potential market and sales trends and coordinate all activities to maintain and increase revenue and market share through added business volume and increased rate.
• Coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales Office and prospective clients.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups.
• Act as "Manager on duty" as required.
• Attend Evening Social and Breakfast events as a representative of the management team of the hotel and to prospect for additional sales leads.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, and alcohol services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems preferred.
• Ability to travel including some overnight travel is required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently handling objects and equipment.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you'll want to use these)
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Before You Apply

To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.