Group Sales Manager - Bossier

Responsibilities

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations, Federal and State laws and regulations, and Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana departmental policies and procedures.
• Consistently deliver positive, courteous and professional guest service in all interactions with guests, visitors, vendors and fellow employees.
• Develop and maintain an account base, as designated by Sales Leadership, to achieve revenue goals through proactive sales, prompt response to all inquiries and correspondence from clients, prospects and lead referrals and follow up on assigned sales leads.
• Execute sales calls, trade shows and sales trips as designated.
• Drive and travel will be required.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports of sales calls and marketing actions as requested by Sales Leadership.
• Participate in trade shows and community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and the achievement of sales and revenue goals.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned and participate in task forces and committees as requested.

Requirements

• Strong sales, negotiation and closing skills
• Excellent cold calling & prospecting skills
• Excellent time management, self-motivation
• Relationship building / networking skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, guest relations and organizational skills
• Exemplary customer service skills
• A drive for results
• Professional written correspondence skills

Skills

• A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience
• Minimum of two years of hotel group sales experience
• Exceptional prospecting and negotiation skills
• Experience/account knowledge of the Shreveport/Bossier area preferred
• Direct experience with all or some of the following hotel segments is required: Group Corporate, Association, SMERF, Catering Events, Sports, and Government
• Knowledge of Delphi FDC preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel preferred