Sales Manager

又见炊烟

Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
Date Posted: 5-Dec-2012
$ U3 R; Y$ O! D8 m0 F' bEmail: whg7104@whg.com


% U. G# U2 u! {% `6 jJob Details
Job Description:
* X, h* K5 q( {* jTo 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.

" ~5 P7 H- ~7 B; A5 ]• Solicit new business: Locally Negotiated, leisure, association, tours, sports, group markets and incentive travel through planned personal calls, mail outs and telephone solicitations.
( f6 G* m: I2 k2 L  s• Develop and execute annual Business Plan and Sales and Marketing plan to ensure top line revenues are achieved;
• Execute individual travel bookings, group bookings, small meetings and catering business;
• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
" B8 Q# H. z% u& o: j# o- G8 R• 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.
• As part of the hotel's sales team, assist in the creation, planning and organization of any in-house promotional efforts of the hotel;
2 X2 L* M0 b# J4 E1 Q( C• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
. K. J4 G" `/ M2 r• Participate in trade shows;
• Attend public relation functions; Participating in community and trade boards and committees on behalf of the hotel;
7 w" O* S# H0 ^4 _3 N• To participate in Revenue/Yield Management meetings; Increase Market Share;
+ }! j4 z* X+ Q" W' r; S• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
! T( U5 o( U1 }/ s& P( |) M• Ensure top level delivery of expected guest service;

Requirements:
•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;
! _* J  M! _5 q6 \. I# _3 a5 Y9 |• Ability to lead and develop;
• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
3 ~  I# B  a2 N9 F# C7 |$ a• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
' e7 G0 z2 [4 u6 j! y& {& O• Ability to work within deadlines;
• High level of creativity and innovation;
• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
; Y6 y% G; ^- ?* G6 p  l• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

& v+ ~3 R  p4 x1 Q/ ]Additional Details
Job Available:Immediately
4 u1 B8 o- J9 ]Bonus Plan: Yes
Work Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
  B+ k5 y. [! rOther: Meals, Drycleaning, car allowance, medical, dental
" Q5 ]" y7 ^  ?* _! x" F; x" j& iAccommodation: No
! b; i$ w7 M5 n3 WManagement Position:Yes
Entry Level Position: No
3 k; U2 L' e* bIndustry Categories: Hotel/Resort
Position Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales