What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager - Resort Sales position at Foxwoods Resort Casino?
Under the direction of the Director of Resort Sales, the incumbent uncovers, qualifies, and generates group business through the selling of guest rooms, food & beverage and gaming revenues from prospective corporations for Foxwoods Resort Casino properties, while ensuring top quality customer service. Bachelor degree as well as a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a sales manager in a hotel or conference center or (2) years as a conference/catering manager or a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a sales manager in a hotel or conference center or (4) years as a conference/catering manager. Experience with the Delphi sales system preferred. Possesses communication and interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with clients, management and other departments. Possesses creative public speaking skills necessary to conduct on-site tour inspections and presentations to groups of potential clients at trade shows, client events, as well as to conduct outside personal sales calls. Possesses tactful problem solving skills with the ability to apply ingenuity and creativity. Ability to achieve and maintain assigned sales and solicitation goals. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Ability to transport supplies and equipment to trade shows with assistance when needed. Position is in an office environment 75% of time with off-site travel required 25% of the time.
