SALES MANAGER OEM / HM

Sales Manager

We are currently hiring for a Sales Manager. The ultimate mission of this role will be to solicit, sell, and contract rooms for the assigned markets in coordination with transient demand patterns and existing group business to maximize hotel rooms and related revenues. To accomplish this the Sales Manager will be responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with existing accounts and soliciting new group sales accounts.

Key Duties & Responsibilities :

• Creates and executes strategic sales plans to identify, attract and retain appropriate business to the hotel
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections, and written communication
• Attend trade shows, industry meetings, and community events
• Overnight travel for business-related activities as needed
• Prepare sales proposals for, meet with and entertain clients as deemed appropriate based on individual clients and accounts
• Skillfully respond to incoming leads and maximize conversion from all lead sources
• Analyze and manage business opportunities to achieve the highest profit margins for department and hotel
• Knowledge of local market trends, competition, and key accounts of the hotel
• Creatively sells available hotel space to maximize revenue
• Negotiate and finalize contracts within approved Crestline guidelines
• Ensure proper usage and that all required information is entered into sales software including all significant client communication
• Establishes on-sight customer contact as needed and introduces customers to the service staff
• Follows up with clients after each function to ensure satisfaction and solicit additional business
• Conducts oneself at all times in a professional business manner, acts as a professional representative of the hotel, and is an enthusiastic member of the sales team
• Volunteers and assists other sales members as needed in the achievement of their goals to ensure departmental and hotel goals are met
• Assists Director of Sales with an annual business plan and budget
• Executes and drafts sales action plans
• Position may be required to occasionally work flexible hours and weekends

This position may or may not include :

Education and Experience :

Preferred Skills and / or Education :

Crestline Hotels & Resorts 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.

Pay Range $65,000 - $70,000 per year

From basic benefits to added advantages, Crestline Hotels & Resorts does what it takes to take care of our Associatesboth in and outside of work. Benefits include : Health and Welfare plans to include Medical / Dental / Vision options, Competitive Paid Time Off, 401k Savings Plan with Company Match, Volunteer Opportunities, Educational Assistance, Travel Discounts, and more!