What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager position at GF Hotels & Resorts USA?
Discover unparalleled convenience and comfort at the Holiday Inn Express andSuites Wheat Ridge-Denver West, situated off Kipling Street in West Denver.Embrace easy access to top destinations including Arvada,Golden, Lakewood, Denver Federal Center, Lutz-Stenger Sports Complex anddowntown Denver.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as theHotel Sales Manager. $60,000 to $65,000 plus bonus potential.
Reporting into the General Manager the hotel sales manager is responsible for maximizing hotel revenue by developing and executing strategic sales plans, building relationships with clients, negotiating contracts, securing bookings, group reservations, and corporate contracts, all while aiming to meet or exceed occupancy and revenue targets through proactive sales initiatives and market analysis.
- Creating and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue goals, including identifyingt arget markets, analyzing market trends, and developing sales campaigns.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, including corporate accounts, event planners, and travel agencies, to secure repeat business and referrals.
- Proactively prospecting for new business through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events.
- Negotiating contract terms and rates withclients to ensure profitable agreements.
- Analyzing sales data to identify trends,forecast future sales, and track performance against targets.
- Working closely with the marketing team to develop promotional strategies, operations team to ensure smooth event execution, and front desk to manage guest inquiries.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients
- Strong sales acumen, including negotiation and closing techniques
- Understanding of the hospitality industry and market dynamics
- Proficiency in CRM systems to manage customer data and sales pipelines
- Analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions
At GF we believe that peopleare the key to our success. We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoinglearning opportunities, competitive compensation plus a great culture.
GF Hotels & Resorts is anaward-winning full-service ownership and management company that specializes inhotels, resorts, golf courses, and other related hospitality assets. Since itsfounding in 1988, GF has operated over 800 properties in 46 states. GF’sexpertise includes but is not limited to Sales & Marketing, Food &Beverage, Revenue Strategy, Information Technology, Human Resources and acomplete Accounting System. Currently, GF partners with Hilton, Marriott,Hyatt, IHG, Choice, Wyndham, Best Western, among others, as well as individualproperties. With its award-winning approach to maximizing guest satisfaction,GF has been recognized as one of the top management companies in the industry.
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