Sales Manager

Salamander Employer DC, LLC•Washington, DC

29d

About The Position

As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by effectively promoting and selling the hotel's services, accommodations, and event spaces to high-end clientele.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to identify and develop accounts
Extensive knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set-up, audio-visual and any other pertinent details as they relate to sales
Knowledge of hotel and competitive market.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, accounting programs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Daylight.
Excellent interpersonal and sales-related skills.
Exceptional organizational and supervisory skills.
Exceptional food and beverage knowledge and pricing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Direct sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through telemarketing, mailing, referrals, etc. to maximize room and banquet revenues.
Plan, up sell and detail the meeting/function with the client, including space requirements, times, equipment, menus, billing instructions, etc. Complete the contracts, prepare areas in the hotel, and resolve any issues, complaints, and/or problems to ensure quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.
Participate in daily business review meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings.
Work closely with the marketing, events, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of client expectations.
Develop and maintain knowledge of market trends, competition and customers
Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.
Participate as a team player with all departments.
Provide constructive feedback to all departments.
Be a leader and a role model to all employees.