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Join us as a Hotel Sales Manager, for the Homewood Suites by Hilton Allentown- Bethlehem Airport
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 years sales experience in a hotel, or equivalent position, in a similar type property
- Excellent customer service
- Ability to Multi-task
- Proven record of successful Proactive Sales Effort
- Experience & Strong reputation in the business community of the local market
- PEP/ R&I Experience is preferred
- Drivers License in good Standing
Summary
Implements and directs the property’s sales activities in accordance with the Marketing Plan and assigned market segment; coordinates with other departments the service activities related to the sales function to maximize customer satisfaction and overall profitability.
Job Duties
- Implements the sales activities within all market segments to achieve budgeted goals
- Maintains effective plan of correspondence.
- Prepares reports, as requested, to develop a more informative database for improved management decision-making and critical evaluation of work activities.
- Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/her attention so prompt corrective action can be taken when appropriate.
- Solicits, evaluates, sells, and confirms business to meet overall assigned market segment’s budgeted sales and profit margin
- Coordinates with various departments the activities related to booked business to ensure customer satisfaction and property profit
- Assists in developing and executes projects for assigned market areas as stated in the hotel Marketing Plan to increase sales volume and profitability
- Participates in solving problems with other departments as required related to business booked on the property
- Performs Manager on Duty functions and Operational Support as needed
- Participates in BEAR and other Baywood sponsored community service events.
- Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management
- Consistently models the behavior of a Baywood Ambassador
Skills/Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or Marketing. A combination of vocational sales training and/or on-the-job training may substitute for Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience: Previous Hotel Sales experience preferred
- Certifications: Brand Specific Training preferred, Sale Pro Training
Additional Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in written form and verbally both over the phone and in person
- Ability to learn the current market and analyze STAR report for trends
- Standing/Walking: 50 % of the time
- Sitting: 50 % of the time
- Driving: 50% of the time
Physical Demands
- Bend, Stoop, Reach: Occasionally
- Lifting: Up to 20 lbs occasionally
Baywood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. M/F/Vets/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Hotel: 1 year (Required)
- Hotel Proactive Sales: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000