SALES MANAGER

Doubletree New Orleans is looking for an energized team member to join the team. 

As a Sales Manager the benefits are amazing! Free employee lunch, Free parking, discounted onsite food and beverage, a wonderful benefit health/dental/ and vision options. Most of all this position qualifies for quarterly bonuses!

Job Responsibilities: 

• Solicit, negotiate and generate contracted revenues from volume prospects that meet criteria established in the hotel business plan. 
• Employ revenue management techniques to recommend corporate rate proposals. 
• Accurately prepare and present Requests for Proposals so that both client and hotel receive a good value. 
• Prospect for new contract business using a wide variety of methods including phone calls, outside sales calls, attending community functions, internet prospecting, supplier partnerships, trade journals, etc. 
• Develop, implement and constantly modify sales action plans. 
• Manage and maintain an accurate and up-to-date contact management system. 
• Negotiate and close contracts that meet the hotel’s business plan objectives. Desired arrival, departure and volume patterns must be met. 
• Internally communicate client requirements, thereby insuring all information is accurate between client and hotel staff. 
• Coordinate and participate in target market trade shows and sales blitzes. 
• Conduct competitive analysis and maintain competitor files in order to be able to compete successfully. 
• Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and companies. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Job Skills: 

• Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and familiarity with brand specific property Management System(s). 
• Ability to exercise excellent communication, presentation, organization, time management and listening skills. 
• Ability to use analytical skills for measuring business potential and value to the hotel. 

Education: Associates Degree in Sales &Marketing, Business, or a related field. 

Experience: Minimum 2 years hotel sales experience or the equivalent amount of industry experience; OR, equivalent combination of education and work experience. 

Licenses/Certifications: N/A