Sales Manager (FT) ("Gerente de Ventas")

EVANS HOTELS LLC • San Diego, CA

2d • $70,304 - $70,304 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Manager (“Gerente de Ventas”) solicits, negotiates and books new and repeat group business through outside sales calls to maximize room revenue for the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa. Specializing in the small group market, individuals in this position must be dynamic, well-rounded, team players with exceptional communication, writing, and telephone skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university.
• At least 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of group sales experience in a hotel or similar environment preferred.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to support sales efforts including prospecting, client outreach, and follow-up.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a strong guest service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• IVvy program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through outside sales calls to maximize room revenue to meet/exceed goals.
• Notify/coordinate customer specifications with other departments and quickly, efficiently respond to customer issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.
• Analyze historical, current and future hotel/market trends and create selling strategies to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet/exceed sales goals.
• Develop and continually enhance relationships with key corporate, business and travel industry accounts to maintain and increase our market share.
• Maintain accurate, legible records and files to provide group history, ensure future and current quality service and enhance future prospects.
• Participate in trade shows and community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and the achievement of sales and revenue goals.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned and participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Benefits

• Sales Incentive
• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager