Sales Manager

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Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
Date Posted: 5-Dec-2012
2 u! |7 ?0 y! A( mEmail: whg7104@whg.com
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Job Details
: K7 W! |9 F0 Q& [0 c; z& yJob 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.

• Solicit new business: Locally Negotiated, leisure, association, tours, sports, group markets and incentive travel through planned personal calls, mail outs and telephone solicitations.
- Q/ t6 N9 h; M  x6 w• 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;
& V9 a* n  X9 o' S( A8 n• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
0 f7 p4 w0 }) A4 u& T* P' S• 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 C) s/ ?8 n1 R) d- p, F0 j) e4 y• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
( G/ r* `5 b4 O, s9 w$ t0 s• Participate in trade shows;
: P9 G2 B. |4 p" D- S/ W+ \; i• 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;
& ]/ V9 }( Z/ B% ~& }! `/ H; M6 f• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
• Ensure top level delivery of expected guest service;

" V3 s+ |4 ], C( |# U/ \1 bRequirements:
; m% `- V9 ~1 `$ B- p+ I& \* w•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;
& A- ~, o: ?) }  |5 Z8 S• Ability to lead and develop;
• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
5 b# j+ s8 Z9 T! i• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
4 u  y- J9 q: E. V$ w; H5 ^• Ability to work within deadlines;
$ |1 p/ A* `6 M7 ?- {6 _! e( \• High level of creativity and innovation;
• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
7 Q! E) b; H) b, v1 n& U• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Additional Details
  V/ {" W$ F* V2 \# J; h3 h+ @Job Available:Immediately
! @% Q: i5 b- J7 F% Q; NBonus 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
( X+ _7 S$ T5 Y; ]Management Position:Yes
5 ^, D! W) D0 }Entry Level Position: No
Industry Categories: Hotel/Resort
Position Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales