Now Hiring - Hilton Garden Inn - Travel Hotel Sales Manager in Colorado Springs, CO

Full description of the position

The Hilton Garden Inn, Colorado Springs Airport is currently seeking an experienced Hotel Sales Manager who is detail oriented, a self starter and able to drive the success of the hotel through Sales efforts and revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

• Meets sales goals as outlined by the General Manager / Regional Manager.
• Catering, meeting planning.
• Conducts hotel tours and site inspections for potential customers.
• Completes weekly sales call reports to be turned in to the General Manager and Corporate.
• Maintains detailed account files.
• Responsible for development and execution of action plan outlining planned sales activities.
• Must be knowledgeable of local market.
• Responsible for third party requests such as Hotel Planner and Brand RFP’s.
• Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to maximize revenue.
• Effectively develop relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base.
• Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers.
• Creates customer correspondence as required (sales agreements, proposals, etc).
• Ability to understand, execute and support Brand Standards and Brand Service Culture.
• Excellent written, verbal and telephone sales skills.
• Basic software knowledge (Windows, Microsoft Office, etc).

Required Skills

• Highly motivated and a self-starter
• Strong sales and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Must have exceptional attention to details, deadlines and persistent follow up skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous sales experience
• Previous experience in a hotel or lodging environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location