Senior Sales Manager

Situated in the epicenter of Midtown, Loews Atlanta Hotel is walking distance to some of the best attractions in the city. Welcome to Atlanta's Most Vibrant Neighborhood. With spectacular views, beautiful rooms and an ideal location - this property is a modern-age Southern charmer.

Who We Are : Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here ; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer :

This is a bonus eligible position

Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company match

Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement

Training & Development opportunities, career growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

Position Purpose :

The Senior Sales Manager will support the sales efforts for Loews Hotels. Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Promote awareness to corporate and incentive markets via travel to respective regions in the country providing presentations and personal sales calls. Maintain communication / relationship with NSO network, as well as other Loews hotels toward achieving pre-determined revenue goal. Negotiate contract specifics to achieve maximum profitability while satisfying customer needs. Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities.

Duties and Essential Functions :

Deliver revenue expectations in line with overall hotel budget.

Achieve annual goals as designated by DOS

Maintain efficient and time processing of paperwork, files and reports

Develop strong working relationships with hotel department heads and operational areas.

Provide weekly and monthly reports of sales calls and marketing actions as requested by DOS / M

Respond promptly to requests by DOS / M and / or DOM for reports and other assignments.

Actively prospect new business and secure repeat events.

Conduct site experiences and entertain potential and existing clients.

Attend networking functions and trade shows as needed to promote the hotel.

Develop and maintain an account base, as designated by DOS, to achieve hotel revenue goals.

Be responsible for and implement a sales action plan for the development of the designated market segments which includes telephone / direct mail solicitation, personal call program, related sales trips, trade show participation and entertainment.

Respond promptly to all inquiries and correspondence from clients, prospects and lead referrals.

Execute sales calls and sales trips as designated.

Negotiate contract specifics to achieve maximum profitability while satisfying customer needs.

Be knowledgeable of local and national competitive hotels and marketing strategies.

Promote and sell to assigned market in defined geographic region or vertical segment.

Execute activities to include but not limited to sales calls, property tours, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.

Develop and foster business (new and existing) through pro-active direct sales.

Promote local awareness through maintaining relationships with new and existing customers.

Identify potential new customers; develop strategies for increasing sales or market share.

Adhere to all Loews Hotels booking guidelines.

Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base

Maintain communication / relationship with NSO Team

Maintain communication / relationship with Loews Properties

Support and promote all Loews Hotels Corporate programs to increase customer awareness

Be a brand ambassador and reflect company values at all times.

Assist with training and the on-boarding process for any new Sales Managers.

Provide guidance to Sales Managers as needed.

Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities :

Respect guidelines of confidentiality and code of ethics in all company areas.

Represent Loews Hotels in a professional manner at all times.

Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times

Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and / or unusual matters of significance

Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees

Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards

Complies with required safety regulations and procedures

Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions

Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area

Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules

Recycles whenever possible

Remains current with hotel information and changes

Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

3-5 years of hotel Sales Manager experience in a luxury hotelMust have excellent communication, organizational and guest relations skills.

This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in decision-making with minimal supervision.

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.