Sales Manager (SWI)

JOB TITLE: Sales Manager DESCRIPTION CREATED: March 28, 2018 DEPARTMENT/GROUP: Sales JOB CATERGORY: Hospitality LOCATION: Gulfport, MS TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some Over Night Travel LEVEL/SALARY RANGE: POSITION TYPE: Full Time DESCRIPTION POSTED: www.
shularjobs.
com POSTING EXPIRES: APPLICATIONS & RESUMES ACCEPTED BY: SHULAR HOSPITALITY ADDRESS: 9475 Highway 49 Gulfport, MS 39503 Contact: Norman Amort Title: Vice President of Operations Office Phone: (228) 224-1022 Email: nsa@shular.
com JOB DESCRIPTION: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Shular Hospitality is searching for a highly motivated Sales Manager that will assist in the effort to generate hotel event space revenue for the (3) Gulfport hotels & the Gulf Coast Event Center that are currently in our portfolio.
The Sales Manager will be responsible for the following: Serves as the hotels representative for all networking organizations such as the local Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau and any other community organizations to solicit new business.
Works closely with other Shular Hospitality Sales Staff and each properties General Manager in contract negotiations and servicing groups.
Works closely with the Shular Hospitality Sales Staff to evaluate potential new business opportunities for the property.
Develop marketing strategies by analyzing historical, current and future hotel trends, and create selling strategies to capture the maximum amount of revenue.
Host and conduct site tours of the properties & maintain strong guest/business relationships.
Coordinate and participates in local and out of town trade shows and sales blitzes.
Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat clients using multiple channels, outside sales calls, mailings, internet searches, hotel lead websites and telemarketing.
Ensure all aspects of all sales reports, internal requests for information and special projects are submitted on or before their due dates.
Proactively conduct a min.
of 80% outside sales calls.
Prepares proposals and contracts that covers all the customers needs as well as increasing revenue for the company.
Assist in the development of the annual budget for each property.
Responsible for submitting all sales reports such as RFPs for each hotel chain on or before their due dates.
Looks for opportunities to grow revenue for Shular Hospitality by cross-selling other Shular Hospitality properties.
Other Duties are assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: College Degree preferred from an accredited school/university.
Previous hotel experience, prefer a min.
of 3 years.
Knowledge of planning and coordinating service requirements for a variety of association, educational, social and leisure groups.
Must retain a valid Drivers License and reliable transportation to drive to appointments, trade shows, other work related functions.
2 Ability to travel out of town.
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.
Must pass a background check.
Exercise good time management, listening and math skills.
Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communications as well as extensive organizational skills.
Must be detail oriented and organized as it pertains to accuracy and efficiency.
Strong desire to deliver high quality customer service.
Desire to learn and grow in the company.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Enjoys interacting with guests, team members, and other contacts that are part of local businesses.
Willing to perform other assigned duties that the individual is capable of carrying out.
Able to lift up to 10lbs when necessary.
BENEFITS Health Insurance Available Dental Insurance Available Vision Insurance Available Vacation Mileage Reimbursement Cell Phone Allowance On Going Hotel Brand Education Brand: Best Western Address: 9475 Hwy 49 Gulfport, MS - 39503 Property Description: SWI - 9475 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS Property Number: SWI