Now Hiring - Gulph Creek Hotels - Jr. Sales Manager in East Point, GA

Full Job Description

• The Jr Sales Manager Level is responsible for effectively becoming familiar with all accounts in his/her market segments and proactively prospecting/soliciting, generating, and closing on assigned accounts/territory business to positively impact hotel revenues.
• This is a training position designed to develop individuals into Sales Manager/Sr. Sales Manager position while experiencing and contributing to the hotel
• Use your property’s computerized sales management system to manage the hotel’s business, including (but not limited to) generating reports, entering rooming lists, blocking space, building accounts, and logging activities.
• Proactively drive top-line revenue for customary sales segments to include SMERF and Tour & Travel group, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of required reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in implementing special promotions relating to direct sales segments, i.e. parties, sales blitzes, etc.
• Develop a complete knowledge of company sales policies and SOPs and ensure knowledge of and adherence to those policies by the sales team.
• Regularly contact existing accounts
• Attend daily hotel meetings.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations of the hotel, including Food and Beverage, Front Office, and Housekeeping.
• Meet or exceed sales solicitation call goals as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Conduct a professional, thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and benefits of the property.
• Initiate and follow up on leads.
• Handle inquiries all inquiries.
• Meet and greet onsite contacts.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Develop networking opportunities through active participation in community and professional associations, activities, and events.
• Operate the Sales Department within the established sales expense budget.
• Review meeting planner evaluations with the Director of Sales to ensure that issues receive follow-up
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Or Higher): Preferred
• Hospitality Sales: 2 Years or More (Required)

• Previous hotel front desk experience preferred
• Computer Knowledge/Skills: MS Office
• Highly focused and motivated
• Knowledge of LightSpeed is a plus
• Professional in appearance and presentation
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Bonus Plan

• 8 Hour Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend Availability