Sales Manager
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Description: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Springfield - I-44 is presently looking of Sales Manager right now, this occupation will be delegated in Missouri. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Join the largest independent developer of first class, full service hotels in the United States. Enjoy great benefits, a great compensation package, and award winning associates. Your s! earch for opportunities stops here.
Why You Want to Work for Us
If you are a self-starter and you liked to be challenged, a person with a passion for sales, one who enjoys living and working in a smaller community that is affordable and safe, where people are friendly and neighbors could become friends.
And oh by the way, work for a quality resort with a proven track record. Who Will this Job Appeal To?
People who enjoy selling properties that properly service groups.
People who want to fine tune their sales skills. The Ideal Candidate for this Position
Simply put.....an outgoing individual, a person with a passion to sell, one who has an ever inquiring mind, a good judge of character, a person of integrity, someone who can handle rejection at the same time remain positive, a person with a true team spirit. Scope of this Position
In preparing for this position, candidate ideally will have worked in at least the following depar! tments or positions: Hotel sales & catering, front office
! Requires a minimum of 8 year(s) of experience.
Must have experience at properties of similar size and quality.
Overnight travel for this position: 15% Requirements
Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit. Technical Requirements:
Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.
Experience selling to a variety of market segments.
Actively participate in industry related organizations.
Strong background in selling rooms, F&B, Catering, Meeting Rooms, and A/V.
Thorough knowledge of sales techniques.
Enjoy asking for business and closing sales.
Aggressively pursue new accounts on a weekly basis.
Maximize yield.
Consistently book repeat business.
Track record developing long term business relationships.
Maintain consistent verbal and written communication with clients.
Make onsite and field presentations to prospective clients.
Work effectively with Rooms, Recreation, Cat! ering, Conference/Convention Services, and Banquet Departments.
Participate in local community to develop business.
Attend trade shows and participate in sales blitzes.
Excellent phone sales skills.
Consistently meet or exceed sales goals.
Enjoy a team sales approach.
Desire recognition and compensation based on personal sales production.
Maintain and use trace system.
Strong background in SMERF.
Strong background in Group sales.
Strong background in Incentive sales.
Applicants must be within a 750 mile radius. Managerial Requirements:
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects.
Maintain a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments. Business Skills:
Excellent time management skills.
Work with limited support.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent knowledge of computers.
Assume responsi! bility/accountability.
Creative problem solving skills.
Ability! to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
Think creatively. Educational Requirements:
AA/AS Two year degree.
BA/BS 4-5 year degree or foreign equivalency. Compensation
Salary
Competitive salary within the region.
Bonus
to 40% of salary, payable quarterly
Relocation
We will pay relocation costs as agreed upon at time of hiring Benefits
Paid Vacation
Yes
Paid Time Off
Yes Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dry Cleaning/Laundry Free Parking
Matching 401-k
Company Hotel Travel Discounts
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
EOE/AA
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Holiday I! nn Hotel & Suites Springfield - I-44.
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This occupation will be started on: Fri, 31 May 2013 15:24:42 GMT