Now Hiring - Autograph Collection Hotels - Professional Services Sales Manager in Charlottesville, VA

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SALES MANAGER

Position Summary:

Responsible for selling hotel rooms and function space.

Essential Functions:

1. Qualify leads and prospects.
2. Develop potential accounts as well as update and maintain all forms of account files.
3. Establish and maintain close contact with top accounts and target accounts through phone calls, tours, appointments, and correspondence.
4. Maintain accurate sales files and trace system of top and target accounts.
5. Work effectively with rooms, catering, conference/convention services and banquet departments.
6. Knowledge of all hotel facilities and nearby attractions.
7. Meet and exceed sales goals.
8. Submit weekly and monthly sales reports.
9. Maintain all file with current trace dates, accurate histories and all relevant information regarding booking activity.
10. Participate in weekly marketing and sales meetings.
11. Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.

Education and Experience:

• Experience in sales.
• Previous hotel experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.