Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Reports To: Director of Sales and Marketing
FLSA: OEM
Job Summary
The Sales Manager is responsible for the attainment of assigned catering/banquet goals tied to the
overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts, as well as servicing clients/groups where applicable. The Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales to achieve the hotel’s revenue and market share goals for one or more properties. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.
Job Duties & Functions
• Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals, as well as solicitation call goals.
• Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients specific to Corporate Group Business
• Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Corporate Groups
• Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and
service oriented manner.
• Adheres to established regulations, company standards, catering/meeting standards and related
catering sales metrics.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable
departments.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
• May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales
segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales and
Marketing.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
• High School diploma or equivalent required; previous Sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage desired.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate,
convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge, especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, strong
organization and presentation skills
Working Conditions/Environment
The following outlines the work environment employees will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
General
Dreamscape Hospitality is an at-will employer. This document does not constitute a contract of
employment, and nothing contained in this job description issued by Dreamscape Hospitality is intended to create a contract of employment or guarantee employment. is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the direct supervisor. The associate may also perform other reasonable business duties assigned by their direct supervisor.
Dreamscape Hospitality reserves the right to change this job description, job responsibilities, duties, and working hours as needs prevail.
Dreamscape Hospitality is an at-will employer. This document does not constitute a contract of
employment, and nothing contained in this job description issued by Dreamscape Hospitality is intended to create a contract of employment or guarantee employment. is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.