SpringHill Suites Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge - Area Senior Sales Manager OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality•Austin, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Senior Sales Manager is responsible for achieving assigned goals tied to the overall performance of the assigned collection of hotels. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts. The Senior Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales to achieve the hotel’s revenue and market share goals for two or more properties. The focus of sales may vary based on the respective property the associate is assigned to (i.e. Leisure, Business Travel, Group, SMERF). This role will also serve as a mentor/trainer for members of the Sales team. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required with at least 2 years of previous Hotel Sales experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals, as well as solicitation call goals, while also training/mentoring others to do the same.
Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients specific to Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups, as applicable by property.
Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel (BT), and/or Groups, as applicable by property.
Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.
Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.