Area Sales Manager | State College PA

SHANER • State College, PA

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About The Position

Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our State College Holiday Inn Express located in Williamsburg Square in beautiful State College, PA. Whether you're a fan of the Penn State Nittany Lions, art festivals, outdoor adventures or productive businesses, Holiday Inn Express State College at Williamsburg Square has you covered. This hotel in beautiful State College, PA, is conveniently located off I-99 and only four miles from University Park Airport (SCE). We offer 106 rooms and suites, 860 square feet of meeting space and free hot breakfast every morning—all just minutes to downtown and Penn State University.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years progressive experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business preferred.
• Familiarity with the local economy and market conditions.
• Working knowledge of hotel operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of organizing set up requirements from information on B.E.O.'s.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development, solicitation, maintenance of accounts in assigned market segments to meet or exceed budgeted goals, and for the management of all aspects of the Sales departments in accordance with hotel standards.
• Helps ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Sales department.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Sales team is informed as well.
• Be knowledgeable and understanding of current customers and accounts, particularly those corporations, agencies, associations, tour operations, sports teams, and other groups or organizations who purchase hotel services.
• Helps determine and implement what additional business or market segments the hotel should pursue.
• Establish special packages or programs to boost occupancy during slow periods, and creating advertising through newspaper, direct mail, billboards, etc. in support of these programs.
• Attend trade shows, chamber of commerce or civic events, and other local organizations in support of hotel sales.
• Ensures communication with General Managers, all other Department Managers, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees