What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hotel Sales Manager position at Aloft Fort Worth Downtown?
Hotel & Position Summary
The Aloft Fort Worth downtown boasts 180 rooms with nearly 4500 square feet of meeting space. This person will be responsible for booking groups / business with more than 25 rooms on peak night, social events, and corporate groups. You may also have other market segments depending on property needs.
Essential Responsibilities
- Meets with and maintains rapport with individuals and contacts in order to produce groups and/or convention business, to include Room Sales, F & B Sales and Catering/Banquet.
- Schedules conventions and business group activities at the hotel.
- Maintains liaison with other hotel – level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients
- Maintains good rapport with area Chamber of Commerce, and other local civic groups and companies.
- Ensures sales activities meet or surpass profit plan.
- Develops and maintains client files.
- Develops and implements sales and marketing strategies.
- All other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.
- Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed Business Transient and corporate group revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
- Produce revenue through directly soliciting business via aggressive prospecting, making presentations, developing contracts, negotiating and closing sales.
- Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form to previous, current and potential clients.
Experience Required
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a hotel environment
- At least 3 year in a sales role
- Great customer service and follow up skills
- A bachelors degree is desired
- Microsoft Office and Hotel CRM experience highly desired
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28