Group Sales Manager

About the role

The Curtis Hotel is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Sales Squad member to join our team. We offer a unique work environment where you can bring your creative spirit and entrepreneurial mindset to help us grow our business.

Responsibilities

• Develop new group accounts and grow current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach.
• Make high revenue potential sales calls in accordance with department budget and marketing plan.
• Maximize current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing revenue growth opportunities.
• Target and solicit new business through networking, research, and reader board surveys.
• Follow up on all leads within 48 hours and send leads to other Sage hotels.
• Create a targeted account development "hit list" to generate new revenue and acquire valuable contacts.
• Conduct research, surveys, and studies to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitors' weaknesses.
• Manage customer relationships through frequent communication and professional, courteous, and ethical interactions.
• Follow up promptly on all customer needs and inquiries.
• Utilize yield management techniques to negotiate room rates and function space commitments.
• Maintain a well-documented, organized, and up-to-date file management system.
• Control expenses while traveling on behalf of the hotel to minimize department and hotel costs.
• Represent the hotel and Sage Development Resources, Inc. with integrity and professionalism.
• Display a neat, clean, and business-like appearance at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• Six months minimum in sales, customer service related position or hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of general sales techniques.
• Highly developed customer service skills.
• Effective business writing skills.
• Ability to hear, speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Twelfth grade level mathematics, spelling, and reading skills.
• Effective business writing skills.
• Ability to meet clients on and off premises, tour property, and attend functions.
• Ability to climb stairs, use door keys, and operate basic office equipment.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance.
• Solve problems and make sound business decisions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of yield management experience.
• Strong and effective sales skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of general sales techniques.
• Highly developed customer service skills.
• Effective business writing skills.
• Ability to hear, speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Twelfth grade level mathematics, spelling, and reading skills.
• Effective business writing skills.
• Ability to meet clients on and off premises, tour property, and attend functions.
• Ability to climb stairs, use door keys, and operate basic office equipment.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance.
• Solve problems and make sound business decisions.

Benefits

• Hilton Hotel Rates
• Free On-Site Parking
• RTD ECO Pass
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Free Gym Access
• Hilton Hotel Discounts
• Sage Hotel Portfolio Discounts

Pay

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Hours vary based on the needs of the hotel and the position.