Hotel Smerf Sales Manager

Embassy Suites

  • Overland Park, KS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
  • Apply easily
Looking for your next step into the Hotel Sales world?The Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Overland Park is a 199-room hotel located in the 2nd biggest room night market next to Downtown KC, and we are looking for a candidate with Hilton experience to overtake our Sports market. The Hilton Hotel requirement is a huge plus, as is a knowledge of sports and travel.The candidate will find themselves responding to sales leads for sports teams, Social leads (family Reunions), and church/religious groups that inquire about staying at the hotel. The candidate would describe the hotel and get the contacts' needs to ensure we are a fit, and work closely with the GM and Director of Sales to establish a nightly rate and book the group. Once booked, the candidate will also watch the group's room reservations and check in with the group before and during their arrival.Outside calls will also be in the mix during the week, by heading to ballparks and the local sports travel agents to make close relationships to ensure we are always on the list of places to stay. You will ultimately be held responsible for booking solid groups in the hotel and ensuring we are profitable and adapting to changing market conditions.Responsibilities:
  • Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads
  • Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and networking in the local community
  • Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the hotel at various industry tradeshows, conferences, and adhere to the guidelines of the budget and marketing plan
  • Establish and grow our market share by developing and maintaining relationships with major group and catering clients
  • Supports the director of sales and marketing in preparing the department budget as well as the hotel's overall sales goals and strategy
Qualifications:
  • Good organization and time management skills
  • Demonstrated exceptional social, verbal, and negotiating abilities
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar major is desired
About Company:
We are a full-service and hopping hotel in a high-occupancy market. The management team has been intact at the hotel, and we are looking forward to expanding our team. We are looking for great personalities to be the face of the first-ever built Embassy Suites and get to #1 in the market—a challenge we want you to beat! Our hotel offers bonuses to incentivize hourly associates, and the Hilton brand provides travel discounts within all Hilton hotels.

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