Sales Manager

Kana Hotel Group's mission is to be one of the most admired and service quality driven hotel companies in the industry.

We will accomplish our goal by creating an atmosphere of friendly employee behavior and delivering the highest quality service and value to our guests.

From our Team Members to our General Managers and Regional Support team, we seek people who have a passion for the hospitality business and want to grow with us.

Most of our existing leadership team members have been promoted from within the company. As a member of our team, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the company, as well as the company’s services.

In return you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

Kana Hotel Group is proud to offer the following benefits :

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Immediate Pay- earned wage access!
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Brand-specific employee discounts
• Long term / short term disability
• Life insurance

Primary Responsibilities

• Consistent telemarketing and prospecting of appropriate accounts and market segments
• Handle guest requests and client requests as they arise
• Use professional judgment, discretion and parameters set forth when quoting rates and contract clauses
• Assistance in the set up and servicing of meetings and in house guests, group and transient (as needed)
• Participate in daily business review meetings, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as required.
• Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings
• Keeps abreast of budgeted revenue goals and assists in putting together plans and actions or originates and generates business when needed.
• Develop / maintain knowledge of market trends, competition and customers
• Adhere to Kana Hotel Group sales call requirements, to include but not limited to site inspections, outside appointments, tele-prospecting and solicitation
• Assistance with the forecasting of special events, citywide conventions
• Typing of written correspondence such as thank you letters after a group or meeting departs
• Assist the Director of Sales with weekly and monthly reports, as needed
• Attended any necessary classes to improve skill set
• Assistance in working any booth for trade show purposes, wedding showcase, bridal fair etc.
• Other duties as requested or assigned

Education / Experience

• High school diploma / GED required
• Minimum of 1-3 years Administrative experience required
• Attention to detail and organized
• Hotel and Sales experience preferred
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of various computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and POS systems
• Ability and flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.