Sales Manager

又见炊烟

Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
Date Posted: 5-Dec-2012
Email: whg7104@whg.com
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Job Details
( Z# x9 |& O2 y) L5 G& I' V5 _  }Job Description:
To acquire and maintain a solid base of customers, attaining a high level of profitability for the property. You will be accountable for generating budgeted revenue through development and implementation of a sales & marketing strategy.
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• Solicit new business: Locally Negotiated, leisure, association, tours, sports, group markets and incentive travel through planned personal calls, mail outs and telephone solicitations.
• Develop and execute annual Business Plan and Sales and Marketing plan to ensure top line revenues are achieved;
; ~3 H+ H) u8 V* D• Execute individual travel bookings, group bookings, small meetings and catering business;
  O& i  ], V, ]• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
4 V7 i+ d5 G  k  W7 Y2 H+ b• Investigate/follow-up on all Sales leads maintaining an effective trace system in order to convert potential business, lapsed business and maximize on repeat business.
  @. m8 ~; P! e- D2 W' W# x• As part of the hotel's sales team, assist in the creation, planning and organization of any in-house promotional efforts of the hotel;
• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
• Participate in trade shows;
• Attend public relation functions; Participating in community and trade boards and committees on behalf of the hotel;
• To participate in Revenue/Yield Management meetings; Increase Market Share;
- T0 n9 \1 Z" P4 t• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
• Ensure top level delivery of expected guest service;

Requirements:
2 W; s1 i: s7 s  i- f' [4 ]$ a1 R•1-2 year of Sales or Supervisory experience in a Limited Service Property or Full Service Property
• Ability to deal with all levels of management, staff and businesses in a professional manner;
• Ability to lead and develop;
• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
1 {& N& S1 A: b$ A• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
3 Y, }7 q" C6 P• Ability to work within deadlines;
4 K7 i0 X, ?8 w2 w5 y# b/ R• High level of creativity and innovation;
, q7 ]+ F% z5 N6 t' Y& n1 R• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
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Additional Details
% C2 E/ f' ~4 ]  ^% b; ]0 ~/ U/ J5 BJob Available:Immediately
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Work Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
7 o& v& z% t* P; F/ I. H$ \" `3 GOther: Meals, Drycleaning, car allowance, medical, dental
* j' d6 {0 Z0 r; b/ _/ [" kAccommodation: No
Management Position:Yes
Entry Level Position: No
0 ^$ s( C) }8 ^( K3 \* ^, Z  Y, iIndustry Categories: Hotel/Resort
+ b/ a+ a* R: oPosition Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales
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