Senior Sales ManagerEmbassy Suites Central Park • Denver, Colorado, United States

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Senior Sales Manager

Embassy Suites Central Park

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Job Description Job Description Exciting opportunity for an energetic sales professional in the Denver market who can appreciate representing the Embassy Suites Brand. Embassy Suites Denver is searching for an experienced & dynamic Complex Senior Sales Manager, to represent 2 hotels. Must have a proven track record that demonstrates passion & ability to drive revenue to meet financial goals. Business Travel Sales and group sales knowledge required. As the local, on property sales contact for customers, the Complex Senior Sales Manager, is responsible for proactively soliciting and primarily handles complex accounts or markets and complex events with greater revenue potential in a particular market segment, for two hotels. Actively upsells each business opportunity to maximize revenue. Achieves personal and team related revenue goals for two hotels. Supports and acts on behalf of the Director of Sales in his/her absence Page Break This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week. Business Results Builds the department top line revenue by adhering to sales strategy guidelines set forth by the Director of Sales & Marketing. Identifies revenue opportunities for the hotels based on the event profile. Handles more complex business with greater revenue potential as well as greater customer expectations. Meets and exceeds individual revenue goals per hotel. Effectively manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs, and identify opportunities to up-sell products and services throughout the sales process. Accurately forecasts group sleeping rooms and revenue for his/her groups prior to the turnover and continues to be a part for this process after the turnover. Excels at proactive selling. Targets key accounts, markets, or segments with heavy emphasis on proactive solicitation and account saturation. Proactively identifies, qualifies, and solicits new business to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals. Focus is accounts with larger potential sales revenue. Responds to incoming inquiries, for both hotels, within their market segment within 4 hours. Participates in the Revenue Management Team meetings when needed, and supports the Director of Group Sales in the development of need time strategy. Closes the best opportunities for the hotels based on market conditions and hotel needs. Understands the overall market in which they sell - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand, etc. Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, etc. Conducts wow customer site inspections. Creates sales contracts as required. Comprehends budgets as needed to assist in the financial management of department. Understands the impact of department's role in the overall hotel financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of both hotel properties including amenities, operations, market positioning and selling strategies to effectively represent each hotel
Guest Satisfaction Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction and builds long terms mutually beneficial customer relationships to support future revenue growth. Coordinates and communicates verbally and in writing with customer (internal and external) regarding event details. Follows up with customer post-event. Makes presence known to customer at all times during this process, regardless of which hotel they sit at. Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Sales & Catering Coordinator for the execution of details. Is available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements. Displays leadership in guest hospitality and ensures consistent, high level service throughout all phases of hotel events. Ensures products and services sold to the Event Planners meet or exceed their expectations, create loyalty and leads to increased market share. Sets a positive example for guest relations. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints. Reviews Guest Service Results with leaders. Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans. Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement. Utilizes Delphi or other hotel system to capture and manage customer information on a daily basis.
Leadership …applies broad business knowledge and balances both a short- and long-term perspective to generate strategies while leading the organization to achieve them. Demonstrates commitment to Westmont Hospitality operating principles and philosophies. Holds self and others accountable for achieving results. Addresses conflict in a timely manner. Contributes to team results. Deals with change effectively. Makes decisions, including employees/team and commits to a course of action with available information.
Managing Work Execution …proactively ensures that others have the accountability, authority and resources necessary to both manage work execution and drive for results. Approaches work with a sense of urgency and purpose. Allocates time and resources effectively when faced with competing demands. Overcomes obstacles to accomplish challenging objectives. Follows through on inquiries, requests, and complaints.
Generating Talent …proactively identifies and develops talent within the organization. Analyzes candidate’s job-related themes, skills and competencies to ensure each placement decision maximizes team dynamics and talent utilization. Discusses problems immediately with others before they are forgotten or get out of control. Actively pursues self-development. Explains own rationale and thought processes to help employees improve their skills.
Organizational Learner …actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning; demonstrates depth of knowledge in technical or specialized area Acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge. Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for professional improvement. Shares learning, innovations, and best practices with others. Is willing to learn from others. Performs all technical/procedural requirements of the job. Experience Must have a minimum of (3+) years of progressive sales experience, including knowledge of full-service hotel operations, group rooms and catering experience.
Skills and Knowledge Aggressive negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business with a high conversion ratio Must be able to “knock on doors” to get the business Knows how to conduct research on the Internet Weekly prospecting and soliciting goals Uncovering new customers (local and social) Effective sales skills to up-sell products and services Knowledge of menu planning, food presentation, banquet and event service operations Ability to manage guest room and meeting space inventories Broad understanding of facility management (sanitation, maintenance, operations) Strong customer development and relationship management skills Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department. Knowledge of event technology products and services Knowledge of contract management and legalities Financial management skills, e.g., ability to understand P&L statements, manage operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling Strong communication skills (verbal, listening , writing) Strong problem-solving skills Strong customer and associate relations skills Strong presentation and platform skills Strong organizational skills Strong “closing skills” Strong ‘persuasion” skills Ability to use standard software applications and hotel system Effective decision making skills Effective influence skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequent walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, smiling. Lifting, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds.
Embassy Suites Denver offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, voluntary life products, a 401(k) plan, hotel discounts worldwide, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. AA, EOE, M/F, D/V

Denver, Colorado, United States

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