Senior Sales Manager

Job Details

Description

Join Our Vibrant Team at the Newly Renovated Hilton Garden Inn in the Heart of Old Town Alexandria!

Are you ready to be a part of a welcoming, dynamic team that celebrates both exceptional service and personal growth? At our newly renovated Hilton Garden Inn property, we offer more than just a job – we offer a chance to grow, thrive, and shine in the heart of one of the most charming areas of Old Town Alexandria. Just steps from the King Street Metro, our team delivers bright-hearted hospitality with a personal touch that makes every guest feel special.

At our hotel, service is not just a job – it’s a passion! Our dedicated team regularly exceeds expectations, and we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where kindness, collaboration, and empowerment are at the core of our culture. We believe in developing our team members, with many of our supervisors starting in entry-level roles then promoted from within. Whether you're looking to grow within our hotel or take your career in hospitality to the next level, Donohoe Hospitality Services provides the opportunity to expand your career and develop your skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

We are seeking a high-energy, over-achieving, self-motivated SENIOR SALES MANAGER who loves hotel sales!

Position Summary

The Senior Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue by soliciting new and existing accounts through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections, and written communication. Representing the hotel to prospective clients and customers, this role involves renting rooms, meeting spaces, and banquet services while consistently achieving sales targets. Operating as a single-person sales office, this position reports directly to the Area Director of Sales. Key duties include submitting sales reports, directing hotel departments to ensure high-quality service, and building relationships with key corporate, business, government, and travel industry accounts to grow market share. The role also requires maintaining accurate records for quality service and repeat business, participating in marketing and sales meetings, coordinating events with clients, and having comprehensive knowledge of hotel facilities and nearby attractions.

Essential Functions

• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
• Serves as the hotel representative to prospective clients and customers who need to rent rooms, meeting space, banquet services, etc
• Meet and exceed sales goals.
• Submit weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to all departments in the hotel to ensure high quality of service to customers.
• Develop and continually enhance relationships with key corporate, business, government, and travel industry accounts to maintain and increase our market share.
• Maintain accurate, legible records and files to ensure quality service and ensure repeat business.
• Participate in weekly marketing and sales meetings.
• Coordinate events with the client including, space requirements, times, equipment, etc.
• Knowledge of all hotel facilities and nearby attractions.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Must have prior hotel sales experience
• Experience with government markets a plus
• Must have good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Benefits And Perks

Donohoe Hospitality Services is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, leaves of absence, retirement plans, paid time off, hotel room discounts. and MORE! Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance their quality of life in and out of work. This position is eligible for our company’s BONUS PROGRAM!.

• minimum 32 hours/week to qualify
  
  

We also offer daily pay access where you can receive your earnings on the same day you work, empowering you to manage your finances easily and confidently.

If you're ready to bring your energy and skills to a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a key player in creating memorable moments for our guests.