Sales Manager @ Sheraton in Brentwood, TN

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Sales Manager for the Sheraton  in  Brentwood, TN.

Job Purpose :

Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

• Achieves a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management.
• Direct Sales :   Targets results-oriented high revenue potential sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program, in accordance with goals established by department budget and marketing plan.   Must have own reliable transportation and possess a valid state drivers license in order to make sales calls.
• Key Account Management :  Maximizes current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth.
• New Account Development :  Captures competitor's accounts through networking, research and reader board surveys in order to target and solicit those most probable to generate new business.
• Acquires referrals from existing accounts :  Follows up on all leads within 48 hours of receipt in an effort to create new business for the hotel, and, when appropriate, sends leads to other Greenwood hotels.
• Plans and implements an on-going Targeted Account Development "hit list" in order to create new revenue and acquire valuable hotel contacts, and contracts.
• Continually targets and prospects for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation.
• Yield Management :  Utilizes yield management techniques by profitably negotiating room rates and function space commitments in order to enhance the hotel's financial performance.
• Account Service and Management :  Maintains well-documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management system in order to serve client and employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.
• Develops strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
• Develops customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references, in order to best meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
• Promptly follows-up on all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
• Product Knowledge :  Conducts research, surveys, personal investigation and studies market place and territory in order to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitor's weaknesses and capabilities.
• Time Management :   Focuses on revenue-producing activity and maximizes selling time by dedicating a minimum 90% work time on direct sales efforts.
• Professionalism :   Controls expenses while traveling on the property's behalf in order to minimize department and hotel costs.
• Represents themselves, the hotel and Company with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service-focused approach, and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.
• Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communications with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel.
• Displays a neat, clean, and business-like appearance at all times.

Qualifications and Requirements :

High School diploma / Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, CI / TY, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following :

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Amazing Benefits At A Glance :

Starting Salary : 70k

Compensation details : 70000 Yearly Salary

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