Now Hiring - Sina14 LLC - Hotel Sales Manager in Richmond, VA

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SUMMARY: Hotel experience is required, preferably hotel sales experience. The ideal candidate must possess general knowledge of hotel operations, a positive attitude, strong prospecting skills, strong networking skills, and the ability to work without supervision. Effective written and verbal skills are a necessity in order to effectively communicate with the hotel team, customers and SINA Hospitality Management corporate. The Sales Manager is a representative of the hotel and must reflect a professional image at all times. The ability to multitask, work well with others, follow through on details, communicate effectively and respond in a timely manner are all required for the position of Sales Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish client base of organizations, associations, social groups, and corporate businesses through direct outside and inside sales.
• Responsible for meeting and exceeding sales goals as established by Area/Regional Director of Sales & Marketing and/or General Manager.
• Initiate and follow up on leads.
• Offer creative thinking with social media and room night packages to grow customer loyalty and customer experiences.
• Achieve and grow yearly top-line revenues.
• Achieve and grow local account and global account partnerships.
• Seek out new business.
• Shift market share business from comp set hotels.
• Create accurate contracts.
• Communicate needs directly to hotel operations team to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Develop market mix of business and recognize top producers.
• Grow and develop group business.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Conduct a professional, thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and benefits of the property.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• May be asked to operate a motor vehicle in the course of running errands for the hotel.
• Perform other duties as required. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions. Required knowledge, skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:
• Hotel experience/prefer hotel sales experience
• Proactive personality and work style.
• Self-starter and strong team member.
• Leadership skills.
• Experience selling major franchise brand of hotels, i.e., Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and other computer programs. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Have a valid U.S. Drivers License
• Have zero DWI/DUI incidents on driving record for the past three years.
• Have zero aoemajor infractionsa on driving record for the past three years.
• Will be required to provide evidence of personal auto insurance meeting the state minimum limits or limits of at least $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident.