Monterey Beach Hotel a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, 2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, California, United States, 93940
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.
The Sales Manager Level III (Senior Sales Manager) is responsible for effectively soliciting and becoming familiar with all accounts in their market segments. This position is also responsible for prospecting and closing on assigned accounts/territory to positively impact hotel revenues.
-Attend daily Business Review (HHBR) meeting.
-Develop a full working knowledge of the operations of the hotel, including Food and Beverage, Guest Services and Reservations.
-Develop a complete knowledge of company sales policies and SOP’s, and ensure knowledge of and adherence to those policies by the sales team.
-Meet or exceed set goals.
-Operate the Sales Department within established sales expense budget.
-Participate in required M.O.D. and Saturday office coverage as scheduled.
-Initiate and follow up on leads.
-Maintain and participate in an active sales solicitation program.
-Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
-Regularly contact existing accounts based on the tracing frequencies of the Account Coverage Program.
-Meet or exceed sales solicitation call goals as assigned by the Director of Sales.
-Invite clients to the hotel for entertainment, lunches, tours and site inspections.
-Assist in implementing special promotions relating to direct sales segments, i.e parties, sales blitzes, etc.
-Assist in the preparation of required reports in a timely manner.
-Be familiar with all Hotel sales policies and selling techniques with an emphasis on maximizing occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR).
-Conduct a professional, thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and benefits of the property.
-Use your property’s computerized sales management system to manage the hotel’s business, including (but not limited to) generating reports, entering business, blocking space and building accounts.
-Meet and greet onsite contacts.
-Abide by Prime Selling Time (PST).
-Develop networking opportunities through active participation in community and professional associations, activities and events.
-Review meeting planner evaluations with the Director of Sales to ensure that issues receive follow-up.
-Entertain clients.
-Handle inquiries as part of Inquiry Day Program.
-At least 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience; or a 4 year college degree and at least 2 year of related experience; or a 2year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience.
-Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
-Must be skilled in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing
-Long hours sometimes required.
-Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
-Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
-Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
-Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
-Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
-Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
-Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
-Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
-Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
-Comply with Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
-Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
-Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
-Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
-Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
-Perform other duties as requested by management.
The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 annually.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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