Strategic Hotel Sales Manager

Remington Hospitality; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Hospitality in Washington, DC, seeks a Sales Manager to maximize occupancy and rates by aligning sales efforts with hotel operations.

You will conduct aggressive outside and inside sales calls, prepare and send proposals promptly, document client needs, manage room blocks and meeting space, and maintain a sales quota while delivering exceptional guest service.

Travel may be required; strong communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Proven success in hotel sales and outside calls.
• Ability to manage multiple leads and convert to bookings.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aggressive solicitation with outside sales calls, appointments, calls, letters and direct mail.
• Assist in annual marketing plan and action plans for market segments.
• Send proposals on leads and convert to definite status; send proposals immediately.
• Outline block requirements on booking sheets and coordinate with catering.
• Document group details including billing, credit and rooming lists for follow-up.
• Maintain sales quota as assigned by DOS and report weekly sales calls.
• Promote guest service culture and work cooperatively with staff.
• Attend departmental and hotel team meetings as needed.

Skills

Sales negotiation

Prospecting

Communication/writing

Account management

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Remington Hospitality in Washington, DC, seeks a Sales Manager to maximize occupancy and rates by aligning sales efforts with hotel operations.

You will conduct aggressive outside and inside sales calls, prepare and send proposals promptly, document client needs, manage room blocks and meeting space, and maintain a sales quota while delivering exceptional guest service.

Travel may be required; strong communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential to success.