Sales Manager

The Sales Manager position is an in-house position responsible for generating top line revenue to meet or exceed budget expectations for this first-class convention hotel. You will be joining a seasoned team of sales professionals in Franklin, Tennessee's largest hotel and conference center.

Responsibilities

Achieving monthly top line revenue goals and increasing the STR market share of the hotel; Proactively selling the hotel through face-to-face appointments with customers, tele-prospecting, etc.; Participating in sales blitzes and utilizing available business tools to prospect for new business; Evaluating potential business opportunities for the hotel and presenting findings as necessary to the Director of Sales and revenue team; Gaining contacts and business intelligence and showing community spirit through involvement in appropriate organizations; Maintaining awareness of the sales practices of the hotel's competitive set and is a "product expert" when selling against them; Adhering to all sales administrative processes that are in place including preparation and submission of reports or internal communications and meets deadlines; Building and maintaining strong relationships and loyalty with top producing clients and maintains professional integrity

Requirements

Proven previous hotel sales experience including outside/direct sales experience; Stable work history; Well-organized and strong client follow-up; Competitive, self-motivated and self-starter; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Fully functional computer skills including experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

Free parking; Chartwell Hospitality Benefits; Marriott Associate Travel Benefits; 401k with match; Medical; Dental; Vision; Life; Long/Short Term; Supplemental Insurance; 401-K; Professional Growth and Development Opportunities; Travel Discounts