Sales Manager Business Travel

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively attain assigned business travel sales and revenue goals, as well as solicitation call goals.
• Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients specific to Business Travel (BT).
• Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Business Travel (BT).
• Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Adhere to Aimbridge Hospitality's established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.
• 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 such as sales blitzes.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous Hotel Sales experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to negotiate, convince, sell and influence others.
• Experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organization and presentation skills.

Nice to Have

• Previous Hotel Sales experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Daily Pay