Now Hiring - Sales Associate in Niagara Falls, NY

Description: The Sales Manager is responsible growing business and developing new business through direct sales and cold calls. In this role, you will be responsible for generating new business, and collaborating on strategies to increase occupancy and revenue. The ideal candidate for this role is a highly motivated, energetic seasoned hospitality sales professional with local market experience

General Responsibilities:

Develop and grow business through direct sales, and cold calls

• Grow existing accounts and generate new business to exceed budget and maximize revenue and profits
• Maintain existing account relationships
• Formulate sales and marketing strategies for assigned hotel
• Collaborate Hotel General Manager and Owners to maximize profitability of properties while maintain guest satisfaction
• Set sales strategies to achieve overall property goals for both rate and occupancy
• Assist in creating and executing annual marketing plan addressing sales strategy and budget goals
• Understand hotel operations including room types, service and features and benefits of assigned properties
• Solid knowledge of market conditions and competitors, economic trends and supply and demand
• Proactive solicitation of new business to achieve revenue goals
• Achieve your personal sales call goals
• Target accounts, markets or segments with proactive solicitation and account saturation
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of all activity/transactions
• Knowledge of hotel front desk

Fairfield by Marriott offers a comprehensive rewards and compensation package for eligible associates that includes:

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Warm and supportive work environment
• Competitive Wages
• Jury Duty Leave and Bereavement Leave
• Hotel Discounts
• Previous hotel experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Familiar with common computer software programs, ability to learn new software programs
• Reliable with ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Ability to work varied hours

Modern style and spacious comfort await you here at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Niagara Falls. Located on the US side of this world-famous attraction, our hotel offers contemporary rooms and suites with thoughtful design and outstanding amenities. Enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi access in your room and throughout the hotel, as well as plush bedding and first-class in-room entertainment. Begin your morning here in downtown Niagara Falls with our hotel's delicious free hot breakfast, or take a refreshing swim in the heated indoor pool. Thanks to our convenient location on the US side of Niagara Falls, we put some of the area's top attractions within reach; walk to the American Falls, or enjoy the exciting nightlife of Seneca Niagara Casino. Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA and the Canadian border are nearby as well. At the Fairfield Inn & Suites Niagara Falls, you're our #1 priority. We promise you'll be satisfied, or we'll make it right. That's our commitment to you. Ask us about The Fairfield 100% Guarantee.

Pay: $18 / hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site