Sales Manager

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Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
; a, g' o) ^" O( |- d( |4 VDate Posted: 5-Dec-2012
Email: whg7104@whg.com
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* K6 Y7 `! X! {' O" R1 bJob 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.

/ i7 B5 F' o5 h( m  b• Solicit new business: Locally Negotiated, leisure, association, tours, sports, group markets and incentive travel through planned personal calls, mail outs and telephone solicitations.
• 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;
5 S4 g$ I6 J2 f9 T6 ]- S• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
• 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.
0 h5 _, s5 a' C• As part of the hotel's sales team, assist in the creation, planning and organization of any in-house promotional efforts of the hotel;
  _, G, m; d; e+ e• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
& Z3 }5 N  z! W7 i, k, B+ v& n• Participate in trade shows;
6 u$ r1 Q' I( i+ }5 F7 u- C, T• 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;
; R2 E2 U0 n- j; c• 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;
7 Z3 v# j& t( Q# ~& }. t, s* g• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
2 }; ?( Z. g4 {& T  s: f• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
1 d8 b/ t) I' K9 t. @• Ability to work within deadlines;
• High level of creativity and innovation;
  n+ T/ P/ U$ ?1 h• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
+ E9 n9 d4 P( @5 K+ g• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

& D: K/ }4 j3 U/ B6 `8 G) ?Additional Details
Job Available:Immediately
; w6 Y, O3 W. y" E! j0 o" XBonus Plan: Yes
Work Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
, k( ]3 t5 D) B, P9 j2 S. I  ]Other: Meals, Drycleaning, car allowance, medical, dental
Accommodation: No
; N: f& X3 r% p4 V& MManagement Position:Yes
Entry Level Position: No
+ d5 D2 T3 \9 t8 D: nIndustry Categories: Hotel/Resort
Position Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales
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