Hotel Sales Manager, SMERF

Hospitality Spotlight•Richfield, MN

17d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hospitality Spotlight is looking for a senior level hotel SMERF Sales Manager for a branded client in Minnesota. The role involves relationship building with established business clientele while focusing on obtaining new business through prospecting and outside sales calls to various groups including Global Distribution System companies, travel agencies, Corporate markets, state associations, government, cruise and sports markets. The position also requires attending industry trade shows and community involvement to benefit the hotel, along with additional duties as required.

Requirements

6 to 7 years of experience as a hotel SMERF Sales Manager with high-end full service branded hotels (Hilton or Marriott)
A hunter with a current book of business
Researched, solicited and sold to new local, regional and national groups: Global Distribution System companies, travel agencies, Corporate markets, state associations, government, cruise and sports markets+
Experience with sales software, Delphi strongly preferred
Involvement with the local community and attended industry trade shows
Previous success with a high volume hotel brand
Team player with the ability to multitask
Excellence in business ethics and integrity

Nice To Haves

B.A./B.S. Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Relationship building with established business clientele while focusing on the goal of obtaining new business
Prospecting and outside sales calls to local, regional and national groups: Global Distribution System companies, travel agencies, Corporate markets, state associations, government, cruise and sports markets+
Attend industry trade shows and become involved with the local community to benefit the hotel
Additional duties as required