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This person will solicit group business that will enable the hotel to meet and/or exceed revenue goals in room and food and beverage. This position is designated for a seasoned sales professional who desires to be the best in their field and will continue to show exceptionally strong sales performance by consistently being the leader in revenue production.
Job Responsibility:
Solicit group business to meet/exceed revenue goals in room and food and beverage
Prospecting new customers
Building relationships with new and existing customers
Written communication and contract negotiation
Analyzing, presenting and responding to RFP's daily
Participate in daily business review meetings, pre-event meetings, trainings and other sales related meetings
Work with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers
Attend community/social events and industry meetings
Develop and maintain knowledge of market trends, and competition
Creates individual account development plans
Account Management – Adheres to best practices to ensure customer account objectives are defined and appropriate sales activities are completed
Accurately identifies the level of influence and decision making power of contacts in the customer organization and uses these to secure business
Develops customer accounts to increase market / customer share - all revenue streams - locally, nationally, globally
Monitors and maintains competitor set activity
Establishes, enhances and maintains productive quality working relationships with clients and customers
Contributes ideas to improve the products and services offered
Creates an atmosphere which motivates and encourages people to perform to the best of their ability.
Requirements:
High school graduate, some college
A minimum of 2-3 years in a sales role
Strong Experience with Delphi FDC
Ability to prioritize and follow-through
Excellent writing and proof-reading skills
Strong experience with Microsoft Office programs
Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbally and in writing in English
Able to provide legible communication
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems exercising good judgment
Ability to focus on detail
Must be proficient in computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong Writing, editing, business letter format skills
Present a professional appearance and confidence
Ability to ensure security and confidentiality of client information and hotel data
Ability to work without supervision
Achieve and exceed budgeted room nights and revenue goals annually
Analyze and estimate total value of each piece of business and negotiate best situation for achieving optimum revenue for the hotel while ensuring excellent customer service
Utilize the marketing plan in order to uncover new and potential business
Assist Sales/Catering/Convention services in obtaining necessary customer information and closing business, as requested