Now Hiring - Prestige Hospitality Group - Travel Sales Manager in Gastonia, NC

Full description of the position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly talented and motivated Sales Manager at our Esquire Hotel in Gastonia, NC. This gorgeous boutique hotel is a salesperson's dream, possessing Instagram-worthy moments throughout and excellent Food & Beverage options.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maximize revenue by prospecting new accounts, closing business and selling all facets of the hotel to previous, current and potential clients.
• Promptly handle (within the business day) inquiry calls and monitor the efficient flow of paperwork relative to confirming function details to the client.
• Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer requirements.
• Make outside sales calls to obtain business.
• Utilize site inspections and on-site luncheons to book business.
• Determine the guest's needs, space availability, and meeting details.
• Follow up on the progress of groups booked, such as room night pick up, rooming lists, cut off dates, etc. to ensure maximum occupancy.
• Attend department meetings, and interdepartmental meetings as needed.
• Determine the requirements for and the follow up on special groups, VIPs, etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Hotel Sales Manager
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have at least 1-year computer experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Gastonia, NC 28052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person