Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

The Chateau Saint Denis Hotel is seeking Sales Manager who is dynamic, detail oriented, has a great personality and can close a sale. If this is you, we want to talk to you.

The position reports directly to the management of the Chateau Saint Denis Hotel. The ideal candidate will reside in the Natchitoches area or North Louisiana and possess a strong knowledge of Natchitoches and the surrounding area.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Pursue leads from the Natchitoches Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Natchitoches Events Center through personal contact, telephone solicitation and participation in industry functions

Develop working relationships with corporate and association meeting planners and maintain high visibility in the meeting planning community

Identify potential leads; respond to clients’ requests for information, assist in developing proposals and service existing accounts

Meet established room night goals, lead goals, outreach goals and catering goals and objectives

Respond to service requests and ensures that the client is introduced to the local establishments that are hosting their event or stay

Prepare and present presentations, as needed, to conventions, organizations and meetings about the offerings of the City of Natchitoches and the Hotel

Responsible for staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the hospitality and convention industry

Coordinate, manage and execute special events related to group markets including individual and group familiarization trips, trade shows and marketplaces, sales missions and other sales enhancement events

Maintain accurate records in the customer relationship management system

Compile statistical information for required reports and special projects, including reports detailing the effectiveness of completed initiatives and marketing efforts

Attend Convention and Visitor’s Bureau board meetings as required and report on sales initiatives, sales outreach, tentative and confirmed new bookings with associated room night’s generated with the economic impact related to the group booking

Heavy outside sales emphasis throughout the State of Louisiana

Some travel may be involved

Job Requirements:

Preferred hotel and hospitality sales experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not necessary

Marketing and social media experience preferred

Strong organizational skills required

Strong sales skills, including cold-calling and presentation skills

Strong closing skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Work Environment:

Inside office setting, it is brightly lit with central air conditioning and heating.

Outside, exposed to heat and humidity

Physical Requirements:

Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, reaching, stretching

Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 30 lbs

Good hearing and eyesight

**It is not our practice to ask for personal information prior to our on-boarding process. We conduct in-person interviews with all of our candidates. Should you ever be asked to give out any of your personal information, please contact our Human Resources Department. **