Sales Manager

About the position

The Sales Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton - Huntsville South is responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in the assigned market. This includes soliciting new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through various sales strategies. The position requires a passion for hospitality and a desire to grow within the company, which prides itself on its culture of teamwork and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop a marketing strategy by analyzing historical, current and future hotel/market trends.
• Create selling strategies to capture maximum revenue to meet/exceed sales goals.
• Target high revenue sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program.
• Maximize current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth.
• Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyze market and sales trends.
• Coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share.
• Maintain open communications with all co-workers and managers.
• Develop customer profiles and maintain an effective trace system.
• Schedule conventions and/or business group activities at the hotel.
• Conduct research and surveys to capitalize on the hotel's strengths.
• Achieve activity goals as established by management.
• Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned.

Requirements

• Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.
• A minimum of one-year experience in a related or management position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to perform critical analysis and manage a wide range of information.
• Extensive knowledge of negotiating and sales procedures associated with the hotel industry.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement