Why you will enjoy this job

Excellence is the mindset of every individual working at HVMG. If you are hungry to continually learn and motivated to take ownership of your career, you will want to join HVMG, a growing property ownership and management company with opportunities for development and long-term growth potential for excellent talent. Be a part of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Galleria family, a highly respected leader in the hotel industry!

What you will be doing

The Sales Manager strategizes, generates and develops sales from assigned territory/segment(s) in accordance with hotel marketing/business plan to maximize revenue(s) for the hotel. 

• Develop strategies and sales plans to activate, cultivate and maximize revenues from assigned territory and/or targeted segment(s).
• Implement, execute and modify sales plans and activities to meet/exceed revenue/market share goals in accordance to hotel marketing/business plan.
• Deploy and maintain a proactive solicitation and sales approach to achieve optimal results.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of hotel's market, demand generators, and like cities.
• Manage assigned territory accounts relationships, partnerships and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate for this position

An experienced Sales professional with outstanding communication and analytical skills with experience cultivating new business and lasting partnerships. If you are known to have the determination associated with an entrepreneurial spirit, then we invite you to your next career opportunity.

• Extensive knowledge of the meeting industry. Market or like market experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of the sales process with a proven record of accomplishment researching, identifying and cultivating relationships with prospects and accounts from assigned territory and/or segments.
• Proven track-record meeting/exceeding revenue goals from assigned territory and/or segment(s).
• Proven presentation, selling and negotiating skills.
• Understanding of hotel contract language with the ability to negotiate more complex terms. Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
• Experience with Delphi FDC, OnQ PM and OnQ R&I preferred.

Requirements

Requirements include basic reading, writing and math skills. May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. This job requires ability to perform the following: regularly required to talk, hear and interact with guests, stand and use hands to, type, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Education & Experience

• Education: High school diploma required. College degree preferred.
• Experience: 2-5 years progressive hotel sales experience.
• Hilton experience a plus.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance
• 401k - 4% Match
• Paid Vacation Days / Paid Sick Days
• Company Travel Discounts

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

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