Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development, and hospitality management company is currently searching for a remarkable Area Sales Manager for the Tru by Hilton Little Rock, Home2 Suites Midtowne Medical Center and Home2 Suites Chenal Your expertise shapes us: The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for the leadership, development, and implementation of the total sales effort of the property, including building and mentoring the sales team, securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients in order to produce group business, including room salesAttending networking events, developing and maintaining good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies, and trade organizations, and attending local and out-of-town meetings and conventions in order to generate sales for the hotelConducting site toursMaintaining customer databaseDeveloping contracts and following up with customersDeveloping and managing the departmental budget and monitoring sales activity and performance to ensure sales meet or exceed the established profit plan and to accurately report variances/projections to management You Are: An experienced Sales Manager with 2+ years of hotel sales experience. Successful multi-hotel multi-brand experience.Working knowledge of OnQ, Profitsword and PEPExperience with Hilton sales processes and systems.Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.Display initiative, perseverance, and analytical skillsAbie to lead others, to delegate and multi-task, and to manage others virtually.Team player, professional, and lead with integrityAvailable to meet guests which may include weekendsAbility to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)Engaged, authentic, and prepared to prospect, sell, and maintain accounts to positively impact revenues for a "best in class" hotel!We are: Hotel Equities is an award-winning hospitality company with a diverse culture and a unique environment that empowers our team to exceed guests' expectations and make a distinct difference in people's lives.At Hotel Equities, we have redefined business culture and captured it in our core values. From our Atlanta-based headquarters throughout all of our hotels, these values aren’t posted on a wall and are ignored. They define who we are and how we conduct ourselves with investors, guests and one another. Hotel Development Company | Hotel Equities What we can offer you:
Salary $60k-$62kBonusCell phone allowanceHealth, vision and dental insurance401(k)Vacation and Sick PayPaid HolidaysDiscount programs for shopping, travel, tickets and more.Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career growth goals. EOE/DFW
Please note that this job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an Area Sales Manager may be asked to perform.
