Join our growing team! Oliver Companies, headquartered in Duluth, MN, is a leading property management company that has been operating since 1978. Through our history and strong values, we have become accomplished in hotel development and management. Our properties are located across the country and fly flags from Hilton, IHG, Choice, and Marriott.

Property Location: Hyatt Place Fort Myers at the Forum 2600 Champion Ring Rd. Fort Myers, FL 33905

Job Summary

The Sales Manager is responsible for the maintenance and growth of current client relationships and all new account sourcing. The Sales Manager will focus on building and strengthening client relationships and networks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains positive and professional staff and client relationships
• Presents the hotel in an appealing way to prospective clients by telling intriguing stories and describing available opportunities
• Identify and execute various strategies to increase the hotel's client base and top line revenue
• Conducts sales call activities and meets weekly goals
• Maintains current knowledge related to competition and market conditions and effectively applies strategies to increase business
• Responds to all potential leads and inquiries in a timely manner and tailors' responses to customers' needs
• Negotiates terms and conditions of business deals with all groups and customers
• Documents all sales activities and booking in accordance with expected standards
• Provides potential clients with property site tours
• Participates in local hospitality and community networking events
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• College degree orâ ¯the equivalent inâ ¯related work experienceâ ¯
• Previous experience with outside sales
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to handleâ ¯stressful situationsâ ¯with poise andâ ¯professionalismâ ¯
• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner