IHG Hotels & Resorts
Location
Wenatchee, WA | United States
Job description
We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So, we’re searching for a Sales Manager with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms.
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
Day to Day Responsibilities ( Responsibilities will fluctuate and may evolve with the position ):
• Passion for our incredible brand.
• Achieve budgeted revenues, personal sales goals and maximize profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing plan and financial plans.
• Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy and increase average rates
• Work closely with the front desk to understand daily reservations activity and drive repeat stays and loyalty with the hotels
• Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyze current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan
• Network with existing guests at key traffic times to understand who is staying with the hotel, develop relationships and drive future stays
• Help guests - you’ll be happy to help if someone needs assistance with a request or complaint
• Provide guests with information (example: loyalty programs, area attractions, restaurants, facility information) to enhance guest experience
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and base business
• Raise the awareness and reputation of your hotel and the brand locally through networking and local community engagement
• Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance
• Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done
• Experience selling in hospitality with book of business contacts.
• Two to four years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Proven track record for success with sales.
• Deep knowledge of the Wenatchee market.
• Opera experience preferred
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary of $67,725 Plus that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
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