Strategic Hotel Group Sales Leader

Embassy Suites Seattle Bellevue; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Employer Matching

Job summary

Embassy Suites Seattle Bellevue is seeking a Group Sales Manager to drive hotel revenues by soliciting and cultivating accounts across market segments. You will manage the sales process, follow up on leads, and maintain active solicitation programs.

Responsibilities include meeting goals, guiding the sales department budget, and conducting client site visits to showcase the property while developing networking opportunities and reporting on performance.

Qualifications

• College coursework in related field helpful.
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and guests.
• Must multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed set goals.
• Operate the Sales Department within established sales expense budget.
• Initiate and follow up on leads.
• Maintain and participate in an active sales solicitation program.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate market trends.
• Regularly contact existing accounts according to Account Coverage Program.
• Meet or exceed sales solicitation call goals as directed by the Director of Sales.
• Invite clients to the hotel for entertainment, lunches, tours and site inspections.
• Assist in implementing special promotions for direct sales segments.
• Assist in preparing required reports in a timely manner.
• Understand and apply InnVentures sales policies to maximize occupancy and ADR.
• Manage site inspections and highlight property features to clients.
• Utilize the sales management system to enter business, block space, generate reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Attentive service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework helpful

Tools

Windows

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Embassy Suites Seattle Bellevue is seeking a Group Sales Manager to drive hotel revenues by soliciting and cultivating accounts across market segments. You will manage the sales process, follow up on leads, and maintain active solicitation programs.

Responsibilities include meeting goals, guiding the sales department budget, and conducting client site visits to showcase the property while developing networking opportunities and reporting on performance.