Corporate Sales Manager
The Embassy Suites in Rockford is looking for a full time Corporate Sales Manager who is committed to providing first class service as part of a collaborative team.
Embassy team members are passionate about their work, but also like to have fun! It's an "all hands-on deck" kind of environment to get our jobs done. Our company was also voted "Best Place to Work." We offer a full line of great benefits including 18 days of PTO and even Pet Insurance to those who qualify! If you want to have fun, be valued and make a difference, apply today!
As the Corporate Sales Manager on our team, you will complete a variety of tasks which will include:
1. Work to maximize revenue in the corporate market segments.
2. Responsible for guest room, meeting room and banquet, audio visual, revenue.
3. Responsible for corporate sales including LNR's, group and meeting business.
4. Initiate solicitation efforts of the corporate sales function through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, date, and space commitments for group room sales within the hotel. Quotes group rates, prepares group contracts.
5. Follow-up with team members to ensure meetings and events go as planned to further ensure repeat business opportunities.
6. Make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from various markets.
7. Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
8. Adhere to sales action plan and execute plans as outlined, examining, and adjusting as deemed necessary by current market conditions.
9. Organize and/or attend scheduled department head, sales, event and/or all staff and related meetings.
10. Knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and local economic factors.
11. Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel pertaining to the corporate market segments.
12. Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.
The position is ideal for someone with the following experience and qualities:
1. Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent education and experience, required.
2. Sales experience in hotel or similar level preferred.
3. May work weekends, some nights, and holidays.
4. Positive, outgoing, team focused, guest service centered leadership attitude.
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $45,000
- Full Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, flex spending and more
- 18 days of Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k + 6% Match
The Embassy Suites in Rockford is owned and operated by Gorman & Company. Gorman is a trusted partner in the community, specializing in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings.
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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Gorman & Company
paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, 401(k)
Dec 13, 2024