Hotel Sales Manager

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Hotel Sales Manager based in Owatonna, MN. The Hotel Sales Manager will professionally sell the products and services of the hotel. Special emphasis is placed on guest room sales, concentrating on low and shoulder season business.

Salary Range

$45k-48k 

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and other benefits available after 60 days
• DailyPay
• 401k
• Paid Training
• Paid PTO
• Referral program
• Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Makes solicitation and service calls in person, through mail/email, and by telephone on assigned accounts to promote and sell hotel and restaurant facility space and services.
• Makes solicitation calls to potential new accounts and perform outside sales calls the majority of the work week (over 50%).
• Responds to inquiries from customers, prospects, other hotels and the corporate office.
• Prepare proposals and confirmations for group bookings and conducts tours of the property with prospective customers.
• Informs other departments of upcoming events and works with them to ensure proper planning throughout the property.
• Maintains and uses the accounts tracing system/database and customer account files to generate future business.
• Follows company credit and deposit policies when booking business.
• Prepares sales reports and records sales calls and activities as required.
• Monitors guest satisfaction through follow-up surveys, thank you cards and calls.
• Participates in industry and civic organizations to promote business opportunities.
• Tracks activities of the competition and the market and the hotel's position in the market.
• Participates in sales department meetings and weekly management meetings.
• Plans and participates in sales blitzes and outside after hours functions including chamber outings.
• Participates in the development and implementation of marketing plans and action plans, gives input to the development of special promotions or packages, and develops ideas to build occupancy.
• Meets and/or exceeds individual quantitative revenue and production goals set forth by the General Manager.

Kinseth Policies

Responsible for following all KHC policies and procedures as set forth in the KHC handbook and property specific guidelines/standards. These policies include dress code, safety and performance standards. Employees must also maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Participation in the Manager on Duty (MOD) program. 

Education and/or Experience 

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurability.

Company Description

Kinseth Hospitality Companies is dedicated to being a highly competitive and performance-driven leader in the hotel management industry. Our mission is to provide exceptional guest experiences through clean, comfortable, and well-maintained hotels. We prioritize the development of our talented team members through hiring, training, and continuous growth opportunities. We are committed to delivering financial success for our owners, investors, and developers through award-winning and result-driven hotel operations. Discover more about our portfolio and mission at Kinseth.com.