Sales Manager - Home2 Suites St Joseph

Remington Hospitality; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company is looking for a Sales Manager in Saint Joseph, Missouri, to enhance sales occupancy and rates. The role involves aggressive solicitation, client relationship management, and collaboration with the Director of Sales on marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and be able to thrive in high-pressure environments. This position includes various responsibilities to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales growth.

Qualifications

• Some travel is required for client meetings.
• Must have strong computational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales occupancy and rates through aggressive solicitation.
• Prepare the annual marketing plan with the Director of Sales.
• Maintain a sales quota as assigned by DOS.

Skills

Strong business communication skills

Sales skills

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff

Job description

The Sales Manager works to maximize sales occupancy and rates in conjunction with hotel operations to increase profits by increasing room sales and generating business through aggressive sales efforts.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales calls, inside appointments, telephone calls, individual letter and direct mail. As a proactive sales manager, 80% (eighty) of time should be spent in active sales solicitation.
• 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. Proposals and confirmations should be sent to clients immediately upon holding space.
• Clearly outline on booking sheets client's room block requirements, suite requirements, meeting and banquet space requirement so the accurate facilities may be reserved.
• 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.
• Responsible for maintaining a sales quota as assigned by DOS.
• Maintain total and complete sensitivity to customer satisfaction and guests' needs.
• Responsible for preparing and providing the DOS with weekly sales call reports and weekly itineraries of planned sales calls to potential customers.
• Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow associates.
• Practice a culture of guest service in all you do; promote courtesy, good will and a positive attitude in each and every encounter.
• Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.

Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies

• Strong business communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Talk and listen to clients, demonstrating excellent sales skills by knowing and selling product in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work in a high demand, sometimes high pressure environment
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Some travel is required
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Must possess basic computational ability
• Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
• Ability to participate in, and at times lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time
• Lift approximately ten (10) pounds
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.