Group Sales Manager

Job Description
Job Description
Description:
The Group Sales Manager, working with our Director of Sales & Marketing and Director of Group Sales, will be responsible for driving and maximizing top line revenue by proactively generating group business while cultivating strong client relationships. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is passionate about interacting with our clients, guests, and associates to strategically elevate the performance and reputation of the hotel.

Requirements

· Comprehensive knowledge of market position, banquet and food and beverage revenues, pricing and rate structures, sales strategies, yield management, booking trends, and future hotel planning.
· Work closely with clients to develop all details of all banquet functions.
· Be fully knowledgeable of competitive markets outside the area.
· Be fully knowledgeable of the capabilities and limitations of the hotel and departments that may impact sales strategies
· Follow Sales policies and procedures as developed in the annual Marketing plan
· Make personal sales calls
· Conduct site tours for potential clients
· Maintain professionalism in problem situations.
· Maintain detailed records of discussions with guest, including all meeting setups, food and beverage, etc.
· Upsell to improve revenue generation on property.
· Attend trade shows, industry and local events that create opportunities for networking
· Develop creative marketing techniques
· Achieve and exceed individual and team annual goals as established by the annual Marketing plan.
· Be fully knowledgeable of the role of rooms merchandising as it pertains to overall revenue and to periodically evaluate, assess and revise the parameters of the program.
· Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the sales department.
· Maintain correct procedures for credit control, financial transactions, and security of financial assets.
· Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.

Ability to accurately use various office and sales software.