Hotel Sales Manager

Holiday Inn KCI Airport/KCI Expo Center/Atwell Suites KCI

Hotel Sales Manager

Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Bonus based on performance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Overview:

    We're looking for an energetic team player with exceptional sales skills to join our team at this busy location, just minutes away from KCI Airport. As our newest Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for implementing sales/marketing plans that include soliciting new and existing accounts via outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking. Please apply today if you have at least 1-2 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing, enjoy taking on new challenges, and enjoy meeting new people!

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

    Regularly sell hotel rooms, meeting spaces, food and beverage packages, and other revenue streams through direct client contacts.

    Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximize profitability.

    Participate in preparing the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel's marketing and business plans, and financial plans.

    Create and implement sales plans that increase occupancy, average rates, and the volume of food, beverage, and banquet sales.

    Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyze current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share, and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed the established revenue plan.

    Conduct day-to-day sales activity, plan work, and achieve set performance and development goals.

    Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community.

    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    1-2 years of experience in hospitality, hotel sales, hotel marketing, or a related field is required.

    Previous IHG Sales experience is a bonus.

    Willingness to travel- this position requires occasional overnight travel and attendance at various trade shows, industry events, and training.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    Health Insurance

    Dental Insurance

    Life Insurance

    401(k) with Company Match

    Paid Vacation Time

    Hotel Discounts & Reimbursements

    Referral Bonus Program

    Bonus Opportunities