Wedding Sales Manager

Boardwalk IG Management LLC•Yountville, CA

13d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Estate Yountville is looking to welcome an energetic Wedding Sales Manager to our team! This unique on-site role will support the organization by selling two hotels which are situated in Yountville, CA. The sales manager is responsible for attainment of assigned goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts. The Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales to achieve the hotel’s revenue and market share goals for one or more properties.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Required
Previous luxury and/or independent hotel experience required.
Previous manager-level experience in same or similar role required.
Must possess a high level of proficiency in Delphi FDC and Opera, or similar platforms.
Must have previous experience in luxury and leisure markets.
Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
Experience with professional selling skills required: opening probing supporting closing.
Must be moderately proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products.
Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals as well as solicitation call goals.
Proactively conduct solicitation calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients specific to Leisure SMERF Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups as applicable by property.
Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Leisure SMERF Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups as applicable by property.
Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner.
Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations as applicable.
May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes etc.
Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.