Sales Manager

又见炊烟

Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
Date Posted: 5-Dec-2012
9 ?2 _' [  n6 g4 dEmail: whg7104@whg.com
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Job 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.

) X  `6 p/ h1 K7 f• 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;
. v+ P7 g# V8 m, O• Execute individual travel bookings, group bookings, small meetings and catering business;
• 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.
• As part of the hotel's sales team, assist in the creation, planning and organization of any in-house promotional efforts of the hotel;
7 B2 {& {. v  |  C5 P+ i• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
• 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;
• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
0 Z3 A# Z( P7 B. S% R; j• Ensure top level delivery of expected guest service;
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Requirements:
, q  {1 |( b& y  Y; k•1-2 year of Sales or Supervisory experience in a Limited Service Property or Full Service Property
+ T5 ~1 L6 a5 p" R7 u2 F9 J; A, D• Ability to deal with all levels of management, staff and businesses in a professional manner;
• Ability to lead and develop;
  c2 I5 p2 X9 O• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
/ h- ]. x/ |/ C" M• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
- C$ ]1 N; `( J9 M7 E• Ability to work within deadlines;
• High level of creativity and innovation;
, }, q/ y0 c% b# O! S* |( t• 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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& {3 O- Q' _" v. k2 ]+ j1 fJob Available:Immediately
$ J3 B9 m! V9 l/ Q1 z' UBonus 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
( ]2 q  j% v2 S3 R; K; GManagement Position:Yes
Entry Level Position: No
* m: V0 ^, }3 @+ }% DIndustry Categories: Hotel/Resort
Position Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales