Sales Manager

又见炊烟

Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
) T' W: n9 x* ~" c# pDate Posted: 5-Dec-2012
Email: whg7104@whg.com
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Job Details
* j4 T# t' D+ r2 q+ U& B' o: xJob 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.
. |3 s3 t1 @" S) M. Z& d• 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;
3 D( P+ a" Q4 i/ B• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
4 B: m$ ~' q! o( {• 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;
6 {& q, i3 z. O& b+ \  G; W• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
• Participate in trade shows;
6 w0 q0 B. h+ L& V6 X• 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;
* g: F1 ]+ e1 a. L• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
• Ensure top level delivery of expected guest service;
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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;
• Ability to lead and develop;
• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
, w$ B$ E  w# w' e* U8 U• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
• Ability to work within deadlines;
6 a- K3 I: z8 x& I& J; H• High level of creativity and innovation;
  z  k2 _+ Z! M- I3 C* @( Y• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
# G" y5 s( ]) n# G7 Q5 ]5 N8 L# B• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

$ f% z1 F/ ]  g1 y% |# {( m" _Additional Details
Job Available:Immediately
& L, N& w$ D  S4 ZBonus Plan: Yes
Work Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
Other: Meals, Drycleaning, car allowance, medical, dental
Accommodation: No
Management Position:Yes
Entry Level Position: No
Industry Categories: Hotel/Resort
, O1 q0 L' d* H6 Z+ ]Position Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales