Now Hiring - Hotel Sales Manager in Burlington, NC

Holiday Inn Express Burlington is looking for a dynamic person to join our leadership team! We are seeking a talented individual with a passion for hospitality to serve as our sales manager. This person should have prior hotel experience and possess excellent organizational skills, a dedication to interpersonal communications and the ability to balance guest needs, outside sales and business tracking.

Essential Duties

• Understand sales efforts within the market to drive both Occupancy and ADR.
• Actively identify, qualify and solicit new and existing accounts that have a real business need for lodging and meet the overall profitability requirements for the property.
• Effectively utilize all sources of industry and competitive intelligence to uncover business opportunities and market trends for the required segment.
• Conduct direct sales calls, telemarketing activities, local market blitzes and hotel tours.
• Motivate team to drive revenue, control costs and protect assets of the hotel.
• Interact with guests, solicit feedback and build relationships. Effectively respond to guests regarding service challenges.
• Understand and assist General Manager with basic accounts payable/accounts receivable functions.

Prior Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express/IHG experience is preferred; salary is based on experience. We also offer incentive-based bonuses and career growth opportunities. Candidates must have flexible availability to cover a variety of shifts and pass background check. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burlington, NC 27215: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Hotel experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location