Group Sales Manager
About The Position
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright. The Westin Dallas Park Central has an opportunity for our next great team member to join us on our Sales Team.
Requirements
- Passionate about creating a genuine customer experience while achieving revenue objectives.
- Represent the Westin Dallas Park Central with confidence and the spirit of hospitality.
- Dallas area experience
- 2 years in a group sales role
Responsibilities
- Working directly with the Director of Sales and Marketing and the Director of Revenue Management to negotiate pricing and optimize production to positively impact hotel revenues
- Building relationships thru proactive account solicitation and responsive sales opportunities; Activities could include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, site inspections, trade shows, etc.
- Develops relationships within the community to strengthen and expand the customer base for sales opportunities
- Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Provides accurate & comprehensive reporting when needed
- Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue
- Understanding competitors’ strengths/ weaknesses, current economic trends, and supply/demand for midtown
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (I.E., generating proposals, writing contracts, customer correspondence, etc.)
- Achieves personal sales goals
- Gains understanding of the location’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, and business concerns, offering better business solutions
- Effectively soliciting and securing new group business from a variety of markets while strengthening the relationships and production of existing group accounts.
Benefits
- Highly competitive wages
- An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
- 401K matching program for eligible associate
- Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
- Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
- Hotel Room Discount at Marriott brand hotels worldwide
- Free meals in associates dining room
- Health & wellness programs
- Best in class learning and development
- Travel discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
