Mgr-Sales I

Job Summary

Position Details

• The position is scheduled full time.
• The position is not remote.
• The role is categorized as management within the sales and marketing function.

Education and Experience

• A two-year degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major plus three years of related experience is one qualification path.
• A four-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major plus one year of related experience is an alternative qualification path.

Building Relationships and Generating Sales

• Collaborate with off-property sales channels to coordinate sales efforts.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new customers through sales calls, entertainment, familiarization trips, and trade shows.
• Develop community relationships and manage key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide accurate, complete, and effective turnover to Event Management.

Managing Sales Activities

• Participate in sales calls to acquire new business and close business.
• Execute operational aspects of booked business, including proposals, contracts, and customer correspondence.

Market and Revenue Management

• Identify new business to achieve personal and location revenue goals.
• Understand competitors, economic trends, supply and demand, and the location's target customers.
• Close the best opportunities based on market conditions and location needs.
• Understand customer business issues and concerns to offer better business solutions.

Customer Service

• Support customer loyalty and account growth through service excellence.
• Execute company customer service standards and daily service basics.
• Set a positive example for guest relations and obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

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