Best Western Grant Park has a Senior Sales Manager position opening! Great location and awesome team! Apply today for immediate consideration.

Perks

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K. Vacation, Paid Sick days and meal allowance.

Job Summary:

Generates revenue to meet or exceed budget expectations. Works closely with the Hotel Manager to develop an effective marketing plan and direct the sales effort as described in the marketing plan. Plans and administers sales policies and programs to foster and promote hotel patronage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accounts, and develops relationships in the marketplace
• Identify and analyze competition, both locally and regionally
• Design new programs and campaigns to develop additional sales from the various market niches using a variety of prospecting methods, including outside calls, cold calling, and conducts on-site visits
• Ensure prompt and systematic servicing of all business accounts
• Responsible for all issues surrounding groups or preferred accounts, including billing, guest issues, etc.
• Develop and maintain marketing plan and sales budget
• Maintain all sales systems, such as sales records and reports, conference calendar, traces of history and potentials, logs of groups not previously accommodated, and mailing lists
• Provide sales training to hotel staff, as appropriate
• Maintain high visibility in the surrounding community and in the hospitality community
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three years of sales experience required; hospitality sales preferred. Excellent leadership skills. Ability to be innovative and self-motivated. Must be able to work independently and have the drive to succeed.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers, co-workers, and managers. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintaining instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or the organization.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Property Management Software; and Sales Software.