Hotel Sales Manager

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg

Hotel Sales Manager

Gaithersburg, MD
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you a dynamic salesperson who can boost income by researching local market trends and competitors in order to identify and close business leads? You might be just what our busy hotel is looking for in our next sales manager. You'll be in charge of creating a sales strategy that includes soliciting new and existing accounts in order to reach and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits, sales tours, and community networking. Our ideal candidate has 3 years or more of hotel sales experience, ideally selling (Association-Pharmaceutical-Corporate Markets). Apply today if this describes you! Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain connections with important group and catering accounts in order to maintain and expand our market share • Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking • Represent property at appropriate travel industry trade shows and conferences while adhering to the guidelines of the marketing plan and budget • Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads • Collaborate on creating and planning the department budget with the director of sales and marketing to align overall sales objectives and strategies for the hotel Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED, and bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred • Must have previous sales experience working in the hospitality industry • Understands how to communicate, negotiate, and network effectively • 3+ years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality • Outstanding organizational skills and time management • Hotel sales experience • Association-Pharmaceutical-Corporate Market experience Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 yearly

  • Compensation
    $65,000-$80,000 per year