Now Hiring - Surfland Hotel - Professional Services Hotel Sales Manager (Hybrid Opportunity) in Anacortes, WA

Full description of the position

Majestic Inn and Spa is looking for an experienced Hotel Sales Manager. This historic property is ideal for hosting a wedding or toast to a corporate team's success at year-end. The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual who deeply understands prospecting and develops strong relationships with customers.

Hybrid Remote Available

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to drive business in new and existing markets.
• Lead efforts to market key accounts' potential for the hotel regarding room nights and event bookings.
• Develop business through proactive direct sales, emails, appointment calls, and hotel tours.
• Create cohesive sales strategies, then set goals and determine action plans to meet those goals.
• Ensure guest room rates, meeting room rental, function space, and hotel services are approved within budget.
• Produce sales contracts, rate agreements, and banquet/event orders.
• Handle inquiry calls and provide client proposals, achieving the best results for the hotel.
• Work closely with Revenue Management to negotiate the best rate for the hotel's goals and occupancy.
• Works with other department heads to facilitate events and coordinate activities.
• Follows up with Key accounts during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings.
• Serves as the hotel public relations and marketing team for travel, tourism, corporate travel professionals, industry associations, and events to promote and drive business.
• Mentor hotel employees as part of the leadership team to help them achieve individual & team objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Hotel Management preferred
• 3+ years' of sales experience required
• 3 - 5 years experience in Hospitality required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to strike up a conversation with anyone.
• Knowledge and understanding of room-blocking, RFPs, and Contracts.

Compensation

• The base salary and bonus mix is based on sales measured against goals.
• Tips earned for any event the Sales Manager participates in.
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Competitive bonus structure.
• 401 (k) with employer match.

VIP Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer for Minorities / Female / Disabled / Veterans

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person