Business Traveler (BT) Sales Manager
Makeready · Portland, OR · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Requested Tasks
- Develop and manage corporate transient market segments and achieve room night and revenue goals for all segments
- Solicit new accounts to grow property
- Strategize highest revenue achievement for shoulder days of the week
- Develop new accounts and maintain growth of existing accounts
- Create BT marketing strategies to understand and follow market trends and strategies
- Complete and implement RFPs
- Participate in marketing and rooms meetings and daily standups
- Work closely with guests/clients to fully understand the scope and requirements of their needs
- Oversee monthly reporting and forecasting needs to allow for proper and consistent analysis
- Create strategic initiatives to drive increased revenue and market share
Requested Capabilities
- Prior experience in hotel sales, hospitality sales, or business development preferred
- Experience in group sales, corporate sales, or event sales strongly preferred
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales management systems preferred
- Professional, polished, and guest-focused demeanor
- Able to stand and walk throughout the property during client tours and events
- Able to occasionally lift objects up to 25 pounds related to sales materials or event setup
Benefits
As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits for eligible team members including:
- Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange
- Medical/dental/vision benefits
- Pet insurance
- Company-matched dependent care & 401k
- Student loan repayment program
- A wide range of additional ancillary benefits
We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.