Sales Manager
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Sales Manager
Miami FL
TheDoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Centeris seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join our team. This position is 100 onsite no remote work.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport Convention Center is conveniently situated just south of Miami International Airport off the Dolphin Expressway adjacent to the Blue Lagoon Business District. The hotel features 334 guestrooms onsite dining fitness room outdoor pool business center complimentary HighSpeed Internet Access 24000 square feet of retail space 20000 Square feet of Hotel Meeting and Function Space and a Convention Center with 152000 square feet of meeting event and exhibit space.
This position will be an exempt position and will report to theDirector of Sales.
The Sales Manager is responsible for effectively soliciting and becoming familiar with all accounts in his/her market segments. He/she is also responsible for prospecting and closing on assigned accounts/territory to positively impact hotel revenues.
Job Responsibilities:
- Attend daily DoubleTree by Hilton Business Review meetings.
- Develop a full working knowledge of the operations of the hotel including Food and Beverage Guest Services and Reservations.
- Develop a complete knowledge of company sales policies and SOPs and ensure knowledge of and adherence to those policies by the sales team.
- Meet or exceed set goals.
- Operate the Sales Department within established sales expense budget.
- Participate in required M.O.D. and Saturday office coverage as scheduled.
- Initiate and follow up on leads.
- Maintain and participate in an active sales solicitation program.
- Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
- Regularly contact existing accounts based on the tracing frequencies of the Account Coverage Program.
- Meet or exceed sales solicitation call goals as assigned by the Director of Sales.
- Invite clients to the hotel for entertainment lunches tours and site inspections.
- Assist in implementing special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. Sales parties sales blitzes etc.
- Assist in the preparation of required reports in a timely manner.
- Be familiar with all DoubleTree by Hilton sales policies and selling techniques with an emphasis on maximizing occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR).
- Conduct a professional thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients exhibiting key features and benefits of the property.
- Use your propertys computerized sales management system to manage the hotels business including (but not limited to) generating reports entering business blocking space and building accounts.
- Meet and greet onsite contacts.
- Abide by Prime Selling Time (PST).
- Develop networking opportunities through active participation in community and professional associations activities and events.
- Review meeting planner evaluations with the DOS to ensure that issues receive followup.
- Entertain clients.
- Handle inquiries as part of Inquiry Day Program.
Qualifications/ Skills:
Education & Experience:
- At least 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience or a 4 year college degree and at least 2 year of related experience or a 2year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience.
- Must have a valid drivers license in the applicable state.
- Must be skilled in Windows Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
General Requirements
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all level of employees and guests in an attentive friendly courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and serviceoriented manner.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with DoubleTree by Hilton standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing nametags.
- Comply with DoubleTree by Hilton standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maximize efforts towards productivity identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Must be effective in handling problems including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information data etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
- Flexibility and long hours sometimes required.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center offers Medical Dental Vision a 401k plan Hilton travel benefits free lunch and parking.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Centerisan equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. M/F/V/D
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
