Senior Sales Manager

Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Airport; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy hotel in Orlando is seeking a dynamic Senior Sales Manager to lead sales efforts and create strategies to boost revenue. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hotel sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for networking. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy meeting new people, apply today to join our team!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hotel sales experience required.
• Previous work experience in a hospitality role needed.

Responsibilities

• Create a sales and marketing strategy to exceed revenue targets.
• Generate new business through cold calls and networking.
• Represent property at travel industry trade shows.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Networking

Organization

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Job description

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Are you a dynamic leader who can boost income by researching local market trends and competitors in order to identify and close business leads? You might be just what our busy hotel is looking for in our next senior sales manager. You'll be in charge of creating a sales and marketing strategy that includes soliciting new and existing accounts in order to reach and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking. Our ideal candidate has 3 years or more of hotel sales experience, enjoys new challenges, and enjoys meeting new people. Apply today if this describes you!

Responsibilities

• 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
• Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking
• Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads
• Represent property at appropriate travel industry trade shows and conferences while adhering to the guidelines of the marketing plan and budget
• Create and maintain connections with key group and catering accounts in order to keep and expand our market share

Qualifications

• Hilton experience ideal but not required
• Understands how to communicate, negotiate, and network effectively
• Good organization and time management skills
• This position requires previous work experience in a hospitality role
• 3 or more years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar major is desired