Sales Manager

又见炊烟

Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
Date Posted: 5-Dec-2012
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Job Details
2 Z$ w( T) z/ `  OJob 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.

# ^7 ]' p8 J7 y+ S• Solicit new business: Locally Negotiated, leisure, association, tours, sports, group markets and incentive travel through planned personal calls, mail outs and telephone solicitations.
7 h4 d; {+ U+ v• 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;
  t2 D8 r: r, a9 C, a  |* ]• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
4 S' \# q& Z% \• 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;
* F6 t- Y! p. t$ z, |0 `• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
3 m8 Z4 \6 a# c- {• Participate in trade shows;
• 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;
. d, n6 @  I/ ?, i/ V/ t1 A• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
0 o; \7 T" C& y% E  {. ^$ {" |* 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
7 K  V; |1 z; M9 }) ?' _5 M• Ability to deal with all levels of management, staff and businesses in a professional manner;
) Y/ n- A; H( X, l$ [• Ability to lead and develop;
, {8 r7 U6 P" E$ H6 K• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
; B* ~* f) Y% x. {* u• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
" M: w* N  N4 P# U• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
• Ability to work within deadlines;
1 }" q/ i7 |. v, c0 {• High level of creativity and innovation;
• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
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, U, K) @# F) H( r& ZAdditional Details
Job Available:Immediately
Bonus Plan: Yes
7 v# J7 M* U" \  j. P7 k* T+ p3 qWork Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
% j2 r1 K& Z: d. N1 }% S( ^Other: Meals, Drycleaning, car allowance, medical, dental
, B5 Z5 u1 ~4 o4 [2 T) a9 I$ ^Accommodation: No
% z7 S! Q$ k2 l2 h4 zManagement Position:Yes
9 I* b0 I5 i4 U- a& S8 }  K, JEntry Level Position: No
Industry Categories: Hotel/Resort
Position Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales