Marriott Indianapolis East - Area Sales Manager OEM

About the role

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for attainment of assigned goals tied to the overall performance of a collection of 2-10 hotels. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts for all assigned hotels. The Area Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the respective Directors of Sales/hotel leadership to achieve the revenue and market share goals for the hotels assigned. The focus of sales may vary based on the respective properties the associate is assigned to (i.e. Leisure, Business Travel, Group, SMERF).

Responsibilities

• Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals, as well as solicitation call goals for the assigned collection of hotels.
• Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients specific to Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups, as applicable by property.
• Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel (BT), and/or Groups, as applicable by property.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Adhere to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
• May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required with at least 2 years Hotel Sales experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing.
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products.
• Be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills.