Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Country Inn & Suites of Springfield is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their team!

JOB SUMMARY : The Sales Manager fills a vital role in supporting the hotel’s financial goals with the primary responsibility of achieving sales goals by implementing sales and marketing programs in assigned markets. This position focuses on generating new business for the hotel as well as effectively managing existing client accounts.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE :

• Must have the ability to provide professional and courteous guest service.
• Must have good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have good organizational skills, the ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal / written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing. Must have demonstrated business communication skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with clients.
• Must have strong interpersonal leadership skills, the ability to delegate tasks, and set goals.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers, math skills and the ability to handle monetary transactions.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• One to two years of experience in the hotel industry, business management or similar discipline required.
• Previous hotel sales experience preferred, but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS :

Summary

The Sales Manager works primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Hazards may include, but are not limited to, exposure to computer terminals and periodic exposure to weather elements when making sales calls.

This is a full-time, hourly position that requires flexibility in scheduling. We are targeting a compensation package of $24-$26 an hour plus annual performance based increases, bonus eligibility and the following benefits to full-time regular staff after eligibility requirements have been met :

Candidates offered employment must submit to a background check and drug test.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

EOE M / F / V / D