Sales Manager

Excellent CAREER opportunity for a motivated team player looking to join a winning team! Come join the Park Vista Resort Hotel located in the great Smoky Mountains. This beautiful full service property has over 25,000 square feet of meeting space, restaurant and lounge, and 150 team mates. This hotel is frequented by convetioneers and leisure travelers alike. Responsibilities will include: * Communicate accurately to operations, the details needed to satisfy the contract. * Contact representatives from respective market segments to solicit business for the hotel. * Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees. * Finalize contracts for group bookings. * Relay accurate forecasting information for rolling forecast. * Converse with guests and hotel department heads to plan function details, such as space requirements, publicity, time schedule, food service and decorations. * Consult newspapers, trade journals, etc., to learn of contemplative conventions and social functions and to learn about the market and trends. * Entertain potential clients/guests. * Execute cut-off dates on group bookings. * Plan and conduct pre-cons and post-cons. * Prepare and mail brochures, menus to prospective clients. * Analyze requirement of function, outline available hotel facilities and service offered and quote pricing. * Arrange for VIP amenities to be delivered. * Assist in planning and participating in sales blitz. Davidson Hotel Company also offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including: * Medical, dental, and vision coverage * 401(k) retirement savings program with company matching * Life insurance * Short and long-term disability * Paid vacation * Paid holidays * Tuition reimbursement * Employee assistance program * Hotel room discounts
REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree or 5+ years hotel sales experience required * Motivated, goal-oriented, self-starter, team player, excellent negotiation skills, business communication skills, time management skills, confident, people-person, multi-tasking ability, prioritize, manage multiple accounts, attention to detail & follow-up * Excellent computer skills & phone skills required * Travel required 25% of the time * Read, write & speak English fluently Pre-employment drug & background screening AA/EOE