Sales Manager-DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando East - UCF Area Orlando FL

SALES MANAGER Doubletree by Hilton Orlando East UCF

Government and Association Groups

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and winwin selling approach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Solicitation selling and contracting rooms for assigned market (Government accounts and Association) in coordination with transient/group demand patterns and existing Association group business in order to maximize hotel room and related revenue. Continuous outside and inside sales solicitation to grow new Government and Association Group.

Efficient and accurate detailing of groups/accounts as needed from time of booking through event date communication of details to operational departments in a timely and accurate manner to ensure proper of guest needs.

Responsibilities:

Creates and executes strategic sales plans to identify attract and retain appropriate business to hotel

Outside Sales solicitation activities to grow Association and Government (Federal and State) and related revenue

Overnight travel for business related activities as needed

Achievement of monthly and quarterly goals

Proficient use of computer software and technology

Skillfully respond to incoming leads and maximize conversion from all sources

Analyze and manage business opportunities to achieve the highest profit margins for department and hotel

Creatively sells available hotel space to maximize revenue

Negotiate and finalizes contracts with in approved guidelines

Provide accurate forecasts to operational departments to ensure proper staffing

Establishes on sight customer contact as needed and introduces customer to the service staff

Ensure proper usage and that all required information is entered into sales software including all significant client communication

Conducts oneself at all times in a professional business manner acts as a professional representative of the hotel and an enthusiastic member of the sales team

Volunteers and assists other sales members as needed in the achievement of their goals to ensure departmental goals are met

Ensures Business Plan and related action plans are executed as established

Position may be required to occasionally work flexible hours and weekends Other duties as assigned.

Admin responsibilities may include:

Obtaining rooming lists catering selection and setup details from clients

Trace files to ensure correct payment

Proper procedures pre and post function to ensure payment

Communicates with appropriate departments regarding setup changes and final count

Ensures that guest rooms and meeting rooms are blocked

Provide accurate forecasts to operational departments to ensure proper staffing

Position may be required to work flexible hours and weekends

Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor

Responsibilities are subject to change

Qualifications:

Experience/Education:

Must have a high school diploma or GED minimum. Bachelors degree preferred.

Two years experience in hotel sales preferably in the Association/or Government markets

Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize a variety of computer programs e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook property management system sales software timekeeping system etc.

Requires good communication skills both verbal and written. Must be able to speak read write and understand English.

Advanced knowledge of sales skills revenue management writing and executing action plans and hotel operations.

Able to set priorities plan organize

Preferred Skills and/or Education:

Hotel Sales Experience at last 2 years preferred Hilton Experience preferred

Hilton OnQ or PEP Knowledge a plus

Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel.

Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize a variety of computer programs e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Delphi/Sales Force sales software etc.

Requires good communication skills both verbal and written. Must be able to speak read write and understand English.

Must possess reliable transportation

EEO/AA Employer Disclosure:

Blue Sky Hospitality Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or disability status.