Sales Manager

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Chica Linda. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

1. Manages group room enquiries (10 or more rooms / people) and related functions, dealing from receipt of request to contracting and payment.

2. Liaise with in-house departments for a quick and smooth execution and conversion of group business. Maintains ownership of group blocks, including pickup numbers, reservation methods, billing, and proper treatment of VIP guests.

3. Manages site inspections, organizing visits, room allocation, inspection of rooms and coordinates all departments to execute a perfect showcase of the hotel, providing accurate information on visitors

4. Speaks with others using clear and professional language; prepares and reviews written documents accurately and completely; answers telephones using appropriate etiquette.

5. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others; listens and responds appropriately to the concerns of other employees.

6. To meet and exceed individual assigned sales goal and shared responsibility for team members for achievement of total department sales budget.

7. To conduct 5 sales calls daily and 3 sales activities ie Entertainment & Site Inspection per week.

8. To identify and develop new potential accounts (to prospect at least 2 new accounts per week).

9. Develop sales plans to generate business from identified markets/accounts.

10. Determine corporate account needs and initiate sales activities of each assigned market/account to enable future bookings.

11. Continuously communicate the benefits and ongoing promotions of the hotel to the customer.

12. Management and growth of corporate accounts by tracking individual transient, group and catering production goals.

13. Negotiate transient rates for assigned accounts.

14. Prospect new business through phone solicitation, physical sales calls, site inspections, trade shows, sales blitz, e-mail, research via newspapers & online resources.

15. Gather market intelligence: new product ideas, competition activities, new customer trends and performance.

16. Be actively involved in ensuring prompt follow-up on incoming phone calls, site inspections, proposal / inquiries. Accuracy in booking, commitments to customer on all sales/operational documents and adhering to the standards set by the department in execution and filing of all said documents.

17. Be a team player motivating peers and subordinates in support of department goals in sales and operations. To manage and develop Interdepartmental relations while not compromising customer satisfaction, revenue, profitability or associate morale of department / Hotel. To initiate team building activities.

18. To adhere to personal behavioral norms of integrity such as grooming, ownership, contactability, accountability, responsibility, visibility and punctuality.

19. Perform any other duties assigned by owner according to changing business, economic, customer needs or restructure within Sales & Marketing Department.

20. Additional leadership responsibilities as assigned.

• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the position

• Experience or knowledge of sales is essential

• Highly developed organizational skills

• Possess initiative and pro-activeness

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

 

· As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-law, children, spouse/domestic partner, and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 8,700+ hotels worldwide

· As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the “Global Learning + Development” tool which creates for you personalised learning experiences designed to help you thrive in your Marriott career journey

· Comprehensive health insurance plan with the option to upgrade at subsidised corporate rates

· 2-night yearly staycation in any of the Garcha Group Hotels

· 20% off food & beverage at Garcha Group restaurants and bars and all Marriott hotels

 

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand’s target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.