Sales Manager

Makan Hospitality Management is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Sales Manager to join our growing team at the award-winning Candlewood Suites North Little Rock Team! We are looking to hire someone who is results-oriented and driven to achieve excellence! The appropriate candidate must have outstanding communication skills and the ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, we want you on our team!

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and promote a teamwork environment with effective and clear communication amongst co-workers through positive leadership

Provide pricing and guidance recommendations to the revenue manager

Develop a working knowledge of the operations of the hotel, including food and beverage, event space, and reservations system (Opera)

Develop a complete knowledge and ensure adherence to company sales policies

Drive customer loyalty to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience

Identify and pursue new and repeat business through outside prospecting calls, client visits, hotel site tours, lunches, and networking events

Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies

Conduct ongoing competitor price and product analysis to ensure proper rate positioning and product offering relative to competition

Attend weekly management meetings and oversee all sales communications with team at the meetings

Initiates collateral and online marketing efforts to include all printed sales collateral, direct mail, and discount promotions

Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by Regional DOS

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree

Minimum of 1-2 years in hotel sales with leadership responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong analytical skills relative to impact on hotel revenues

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of revenue management principles

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, focus on Excel, Word and Outlook

Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends

*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and overview of job requirements applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

BENEFITS

Dental & Health Insurance

Employee Travel Discounts

Company Cell Phone

Company Laptop

PTO

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