AVID Candlewood Suites Hiring Sales ManagerAssistant GM

The brandnew Avid Candlewood in Fort Payne has created a new standard for customer service and excellence in the hospitality industry in and around DeKalb County. Our new property delivers comfort and convenience to both professional and leisure travelers while offering the modern amenities and atmosphere that have come to be expected by seasoned clientele. We are in the final stages of shaping our staff and we re excited to announce a job opening for the role of Sales Manager/Assistant General Manager.

If you are a motivated and reliable individual with the required experience we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist GM with daily sales operations
  
• Help manage front desk activities and customer interactions
  
• Provide supervision to sales and front desk staff
  
• Develop and implement sales strategies
  
• Respond to group account and meeting space inquiries
  
• Complete sales calls and host site tours to introduce hotels to new potential clients
  
• Research market and target companies to pursue
  
• Work with the revenue manager to identify opportunities for success
  
• Make your presence known in your markets by attending local events meetings etc.
  
• Ensure exceptional customer service
  
• Monitor and achieve sales targets
  
• Handle customer inquiries and concerns
  
• Collaborate with other departments for effective operations
  
• Maintain accurate records and reports
  

Qualifications:

• 12 years of experience in a hospitality sales role required
  
• Experience as a hotel manager or assistant hotel manager required
  
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
  
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
  
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  
• Reliable transportation and flexibility with working hours
  
• Proximity to Fort Payne Alabama
  

Benefits:

Health/Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (available after 90 days and will increase after one year)

401K provided after the first year of employment

Prescription Drug discount plan

Travel discounts