Sales Manager
About the role
The Lofton Hotel, the first Tapestry Collection property in Minnesota, offers a dynamic and rewarding career where you'll work alongside dedicated hospitality professionals committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Responsibilities
- Account prospecting, solicitation, and development via telephone, personal contact, outside calls, correspondence, email and other means of communication.
- Carry out hotel site inspections, entertain both in-house and off-property, and maintain thorough follow-up methods.
- Achieve weekly/monthly solicitation goals.
- Represent hotel at trade shows, civic/business functions, industry-related associations, and other events to promote the hotel and/or the city.
- Prepare and present proposals and contracts both written and verbal in a prompt, accurate, profitable, pleasant, and professional manner.
- Attend meetings including, but not limited to, P & T, pre-convention, business review, revenue and departmental.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree preferred, however, any combination of education and training within hotel sales may also be considered.
- Proficient computer knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Basic mathematical skills to prepare cost proposals.
- Ability to travel.
- Valid driver's license.
- Candidates must possess extensive hotels sales experience, preferably working in Minneapolis and/or the Bloomington, Minnesota markets.
- Previous experience successfully selling to the group corporate market segment.
- Previous experience with and strong knowledge of Delphi, and/or Hilton systems would provide a significant advantage to a candidate's consideration.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
- Strong knowledge of the designated market(s).
Qualifications
- Free, well-balanced meal every shift.
- Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton worldwide properties.
- Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing and spa.
- Discounted parking "Two for one" movie theatre coupons at Marcus Theatres.
- Ability to grow your career, and transfer from one property to another.
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
- 401k with employer match.
- Early wage access.
- And more!
Benefits
- Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000.
Schedule
Note\: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Pay
Note\: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Company Information
A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 16 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.
About Us
The Lofton Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.