What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Sales Manager position at Parker Palm Springs?
Purpose:
Implement a successful solicitation strategy to all market segments in order to meet and/or exceed revenue goals.
Job Responsibilities:
- Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals. This will consist of telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections, and written communication and file maintenance.
- Direct and manage all group sales activities to maximize revenue potential.
- Participate in revenue meeting, sales strategy meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales related meetings as required.
- Work with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers.
- Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings.
- Maintain knowledge of market, competition and customers.
Job Qualifications:
- 2 years’ experience in Hotel Sales on property working in a sales and catering system.
- Must possess technical skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Delphi/Salesforce
- Knowledge of Cvent platform a plus
- Exceptional communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in dynamic and fast-changing environment.
- Must be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Thrives in a team environment
- Excellent verbal and written skills
Salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
