Group Sales Manager

About the role

Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark, a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Located in the vibrant Horizons District of Oklahoma City, OKANA offers exceptional career opportunities.

What You Will Have an Opportunity To Do

• Communicate accurately to operations, the details needed to satisfy the contract.
• Contact representatives from respective market segments to solicit business for the hotel.
• Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees.
• Finalize contracts for group bookings.
• Maintain work area clean and organized.
• Promote employee empowerment.
• Relay accurate forecasting information for rolling forecast.
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Converse with guest and hotel department heads to plan function details, such as space requirements, publicity, time schedule, food service and decorations.
• Consult newspapers, trade journals, etc., to learn of contemplative conventions and social functions and to learn about the market and trends.
• Entertain potential clients/guests.
• Execute cut-off dates on group bookings.
• Plan and conduct pre-cons and post-cons.
• Prepare and mail brochures, menus to prospective clients.
• Analyze requirement of function, outline available hotel facilities and service offered and quote pricing.
• Arrange for VIP amenities to be delivered.
• Absorb other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.
• Involvement in community as assigned by supervisor.
• Obtain 2 years history on blocks of 50 rooms or more.
• Obtain reader board summaries from competition.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Participate in annual competitor survey.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What We Are Looking For

• 2+ years of previous full-service hotel sales experience.
• A high school degree required; associates/bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Personality to work closely with prospective clients to negotiate contracts.
• Business communication skills include preparing RFP’s and contracts for clients.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Computer proficiency in Word, excel, and PowerPoint.
• Present a professional appearance and personality to confidently interact with clients and hotel team members.
• Ability to manage time to meet needs of clients.

Skills

• Computer proficiency in Word, excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in hotel sales and management.
• Knowledge of government per diems and resort pricing guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits

Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.