What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dual Property Sales Manager position at GF Hotels & Resorts USA?
Let the Residence Inn Shreveport Airport be your home away from home while onthe road. Our extended-stay hotel in Shreveport, LA offers spacious suites,full kitchens, and thoughtful amenities designed for longer stays.Conveniently located off I-20, we are just two blocks from Shreveport RegionalAirport. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, evening social events, a heated pool,whirlpool, fitness center, and sports court. Explore nearby attractions includingthe Louisiana Boardwalk, Shreveport Aquarium, Independence Stadium, andRiverboat Casinos.
We're hiring a Dual Property Sales Manager for our ResidenceInn by Marriott Shreveport Airport and Fairfield Inn by MarriottMarshall.
The hotel dual property sales manager is responsiblefor maximizing hotel revenue by developing and executing strategic sales plans,building relationships with clients, negotiating contracts, securing bookings, groupreservations, and corporate contracts, all while aiming to meet or exceedoccupancy and revenue targets through proactive sales initiatives and marketanalysis.
Creating and implementing sales strategies toachieve revenue goals, including identifying target markets, analyzing markettrends, and developing sales campaigns.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, including corporate accounts, event planners, and travel agencies, to secure repeat business and referrals.
- Proactively prospecting for new business through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events.
- Negotiating contract terms and rates with clients to ensure profitable agreements.
- Analyzing sales data to identify trends, forecast future sales, and track performance against targets.
- Working closely with the marketing team to develop promotional strategies, operations team to ensure smooth event execution, and front desk to manage guest inquiries.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients
- Strong sales acumen, including negotiation and closing techniques
- Understanding of the hospitality industry and market dynamics
- Proficiency in CRM systems to manage customer data and sales pipelines
- Analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions
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