What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager position at Welcome Group?
Looking for an exciting career opportunity? Expand your career and knowledge by joining our Welcome Group team as a Sales Manager at the AC Hotel Pasadena. The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual who has a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers.
AC Hotel Pasadena blends modern design, European sophistication, and a prime location. Our newly built hotel offers 194 stylish rooms, perfect for business or leisure travelers. Start your day with a European-inspired breakfast at AC Kitchen, then unwind with tapas and handcrafted cocktails at the AC Lounge. For an elevated experience, enjoy mountain views and curated dishes at our rooftop bar. Located in the heart of Pasadena’s Playhouse Village, on the world-famous Rose Parade route, our hotel offers easy access to iconic attractions. Catch a performance at the Pasadena Playhouse, explore the Huntington Library and Norton Simon Museum, or enjoy laughter at the Ice House Comedy Club. Sports fans will love our proximity to the Rose Bowl, and the Pasadena Convention Center is just steps away, ideal for conference attendees. Whether for work or leisure, AC Hotel Pasadena is your perfect base for exploring this vibrant city.
Responsibilities
Sales Manager is responsible for representing the company to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market. Listen to customer needs, analyze this information and create tailored proposals. Negotiate and close sales while meeting / exceeding sales targets. Impress customers with tailored proposals, quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner. Work with management throughout the hotel and the Company.
- Representative of the Company
- Research, Identification & Sales Development
- Proactive and Creative Sales
- Negotiate and Close Sales
- Account Management
- Administration
Qualifications :
Education and Experience :
A four-year college degree in hospitality management, marketing, business or related degree or equivalent experience. Two or more years of sales related experience. Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred. Ability to travel locally and overnight.
Skills and Abilities :
Possess knowledge of hospitality, business and basic accounting principles and practices. Effective listening, verbal, written, negotiation and closing skills. Ability to assess customer needs, understand market dynamics and prepare presentations / proposals tailored for individual customers. Ability to meet / exceed expectations for finding business and closing sales. Ability to achieve customer satisfaction. Strong professionalism, diplomacy, selling skills and work habits. Ability to remain positive, resourceful and improvise while working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure. Organizational skills that result in accurate, timely and thorough work. Ability to compile facts and figures, analyze information and arrive at logical conclusions and sound business decisions.
Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer, calculator, phone and other office equipment. Must satisfy and comply with the legal requirements for employment within the jurisdiction.
Working Conditions & Physical Effort :
Work is performed at a desk in an interior office with no travel included or tours. While performing job duties, the associate speaks, listens, completes documents, processes requests and operates office equipment.
