Strategic Hotel Sales Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Chicago seeks a hotel sales professional with 2–4 years' experience at a downtown property. You will investigate availability, respond to leads, reserve guest rooms and function space, and prepare proposals and contracts for definite business.

You will quote group rates, negotiate terms, conduct site inspections, and report sales production and future opportunities to management, while following group booking procedures and maintaining revenue forecasts.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in hotel sales at a downtown property.
• Proficiency in Delphi, sound time management & customer focus skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hotel availability and respond to customer leads.
• Reserve guest rooms and function space, and submit proposals/contracts.
• Provide group quotations, negotiate terms, and forecast revenue.

Skills

Time management

Customer focus

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

Delphi

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Chicago seeks a hotel sales professional with 2–4 years' experience at a downtown property. You will investigate availability, respond to leads, reserve guest rooms and function space, and prepare proposals and contracts for definite business.

You will quote group rates, negotiate terms, conduct site inspections, and report sales production and future opportunities to management, while following group booking procedures and maintaining revenue forecasts.