Business Travel Sales Manager

at Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC in Lombard, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description
THE WESTIN CHICAGO LOMBARD
Have you thought of being a part of a team that is focused, dedicated and wants to succeed? Then The Westin Chicago Lombard is for you! We are searching for a Business Travel Sales Manager who is focused on expanding our BT segment. The ideal candidate will be creative in finding ways to sell more and continually grow the business. If you are the chosen one, expect days of laughter and focused selling efforts by passionate associates. Expect a completely renovated hotel that always makes the sales process easier. Wait, there is more. We are also the only 4 star full service hotel in DuPage County. We also boast 500 rooms and suites, along with over 40,000 sf of event space. This is a fantastic opportunity, it really is. Don't miss out on your opportunity to join not only a great hotel, but also a great management company in Crescent Hotels and Resorts. If growth is your thing, then let this be the start of your next career move.
If you fit the qualifications so far, there are just a couple more. The ideal candidate will ideally have market experience, but it isn't required. Marriott experience is a plus, but not required. This position does require previous hotel sales experience.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This primary function of the Business Travel (BT) Sales Manager is to provide support to their assigned accounts in the BT segment. The position will support the US Account Sales Leader and/or Senior Account Executives (SAEs) in the creation and execution of the BT strategy; maintain relationships with all of the accounts' central BT buyers and intermediaries. Assists in the overall efficient operation of the Sales Department, manages accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and solicits new and past business to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded.
Specific responsibilities include: (1) overall coordination and execution of the RFP process (RFP), (2) implementation of BT initiatives (e.g. Gap analysis, Hoteligence research / analysis etc., (3) facilitation of intermediary promotional and educational activities, (4) on-going account service in the BT segment and (5) management of property/field coordination on activities relating to the BT segment.

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