Now Hiring - Holiday Inn Express - Hotel Sales Manager in Charlotte, NC

Full description of the position

We are looking for a high-performing Sales Manager to drive new business at our newly opened Holiday Inn Express & Suites. The Sales Manager responsibilities include developing key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans. The Sales Manager's duties will include hitting annual targets, building relationships, understanding customer trends, creating group blocks, and participating in revenue management alongside the General Manager and Assistant General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets within assigned territory and accounts
• Effectively communicate guest expectations to the front office team
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our client base
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with new and existing guests
• Partner with guests to understand their business needs
• Be available on site during large group events to coordinate efforts alongside the front office team
• Understand category-specific landscapes and trends
• Skills
• Proven sales executive experience, meeting or exceeding targets

• Previous experience as a sales executive, sales manager or sales and marketing director within a hospitality environment
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services
• Proven ability to position products against competitors
• Demonstrable experience as head of sales, developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)
• IHG Hospitality: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• hotel sales manager: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person