Sales Manager

Courtyard by Marriott Canton • Canton, OH, US

Posted 11 days ago

Description

Our busy hotel is looking for an enthusiastic leader with great sales skills and a customer-focused approach to be our next sales manager. You will add passion and creativity to our sales team, as well as build a strategy to reach and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits, sales tours, and community networking. You will also be able to increase sales by monitoring local market trends and competitor activity in order to find and close business leads. We are searching for someone with at least 3 years of sales and marketing expertise, as well as a love for meeting new people and providing exceptional customer service. Apply now if this sounds like an exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities

Establish and grow our market share by developing and maintaining relationships with major group and catering clients
Supports the director of sales and marketing in preparing the department budget as well as the hotel's overall sales goals and strategy
Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking
Represent property at appropriate travel industry trade shows and conferences while adhering to the guidelines of the marketing plan and budget

Qualifications

2 years of more of hospitality sales experience

Outstanding organizational skills and time management
Understands how to communicate, negotiate, and network effectively
3 or more years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
Prior experience working in the hospitality sector is required
High school diploma or GED, and bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

Compensation

$48,000 - $55,000 yearly

About Courtyard by Marriott Canton

Treat yourself to a full-service experience at our hotel in Canton, OH, close to area businesses and home to the area’s largest indoor heated pool and hot tub. Our ideally located North Canton, OH hotel puts you close to business, sports, and leisure hot spots.