MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consistently offers professional engaging and friendly service
- Handle all aspects of Sales for a specific assigned market
- Develop and maintain customer base in all assigned markets.
- Exceed personal sales goals monthly quarterly annually through account development and maintenance.
- Attend Sales Meetings office events hotelsponsored functions industry functions.
- Coordinate and financially manage sales trips and conventions within the given territory including reports or activity pertaining to the specific market.
- Maintain active membership in industry related organizations and associations pertaining to the specific market.
- Mentor and provide best practices for the Team
- Keep accurate records of potential customers & follow through on all potential business
- Quote and negotiate prices within established parameters
- Utilize Opera Sales & Catering to track solicit book and follow up accounts
- Collect market and competitive intelligence to assess and implement strategy and long term goals
- Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications :
Required Education and Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of hotel sales or meeting management experience.
- Strong prospecting and contract negotiation skills.
- Market knowledge of Austin and/or Texas large group is preferred.
- A passion for guest service and excellence.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Highly organized resultsoriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
- College/University degree in related discipline an asset.
- Ability to travel if necessary
- Knowledge of Hotel sales and catering software/systems is required
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime