Senior Sales Manager

Salamander Employer DC, LLC • Washington, DC

8d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Plan, solicit, book and coordinate group meetings to enable the hotel to meet and/or exceed revenue goals in rooms and food and beverage.

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 with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED