at Gorman & Company in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position: Sales Manager
Location: Rockford, IL
Job Id: 1046
# of Openings: 1
SALES MANAGER
Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fun and creative environment? Then we want you on our team! The Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront is looking for a talented and energetic person to join our team as our full time Sales Manager.
Our hotel team members are passionate about their work and also like to have fun. It's an "all hands-on-deck" kind of environment to get our jobs done. Our Company was also voted "Best Place to Work," and we offer a full line of great benefits including 18 days of PTO and 9 and 1/2 paid holidays.
Our Sales Manager will complete a variety of tasks which include:
Responsible for guest room, meeting room and banquet, audio visual, revenue.
Initiates solicitation efforts of the sales function through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, date, and space commitments for group room sales within the hotel. Quotes group rates, prepares group contracts.
Follows-up with team members to ensure meetings and events go as planned to further ensure repeat business opportunities.
Make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from various markets.
Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
Adhere to sales action plan and execute plans as outlined, examining, and adjusting as deemed necessary by current market conditions.
Organize and/or attend scheduled department head, sales, event and/or all staff and related meetings.
Knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and local economic factors.
Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel.
Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.
Duties as assign by the Director of Sales.
Qualifications for this position:
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent education and experience, required.
Sales experience in a full-service hotel or similar level preferred.
May work weekends, some nights, and holidays.
Positive, outgoing, team focused, guest service centered leadership attitude.
Why Work With Us at the Embassy Suites?
Competitive Salary Starting at $48,000
Full Benefits-Medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, flex spending and more
18 days of Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k + 6 % Company Match
Gorman & Company is a trusted partner in the community specializing in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings.
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Gorman & Company is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.
