Sales Manager

Donohoe Hospitality Services Careers • Washington, DC

46d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Our Sales Manager is responsible for securing hotel room bookings and function space sales. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a deep understanding of sales and client relations. By anticipating client needs and leveraging in-depth product knowledge, the Sales Manager serves as a vital extension of the Sales Team.

Requirements

• Experience in sales.
• Previous hotel experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organized and attentive to detail.
• Knowledgeable in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Negotiation Skills

Responsibilities

• Qualify leads and prospects.
• Develop potential accounts as well as update and maintain all forms of account files.
• Establish and maintain close contact with top accounts and target accounts through phone calls, tours, appointments, and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate sales files and trace system of top and target accounts.
• Work effectively with rooms, catering, conference/convention services and banquet departments.
• Knowledge of all hotel facilities and nearby attractions.
• Meet and exceed revenue and proactive sales goals.
• Submit weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Maintain all files with current trace dates, accurate histories and all relevant information regarding booking activity.
• Participate in weekly marketing and sales meetings.
• Assist in implementing special promotions relating to specific market segments.
• Attend tradeshows and local networking events.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• leaves of absence
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• hotel room discounts
• daily pay access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed