Sales Manager

Description

Ideal candidate will be a driven self-starter who enjoys developing new business opportunities. Legacy Ventures has a unique sales and marketing opportunity for a newly acquired beachfront property in Corpus Christi, TX. Lively Beach Resort isn't the typical vacation destination, it is designed to inspire, make room for play and encourage connection. From the resort style pool to the scenic dune boardwalk to community lounge spaces and quiet book nooks, the resort is steps from the beach and provides a unique balance between upscale amenities and thoughtful ecofriendly touches.

Summary: The property-based Resort Sales Manager has overall responsibility for achieving and/or exceeding revenue goals. Position is responsible for a specific segment or segments of business as defined in established goals with 75% of his or her time focused on outside sales. The Resort Sales Manager will be responsible for managing and servicing the group experience from start to finish, in coordination with property operations team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor as needed.

• Develops strategy for and initiates potential business account interest, solicits and negotiates contracts for hotel business for a specific assigned market(s).
• Formulates program and submits formal sales proposals to prospective customers.
• Participate in responding to RFP’s and developing accounts.
• Build and sell small group packages, coordinating with third party vendors and client needs.
• Leads on-site inspections by customers, entertains customers, performs sales calls to develop leads.
• Meets or exceeds monthly, quarterly, and annual room night and revenue goals as assigned by market.
• Makes sales appointments and cold calls to consistently prospect accounts for all direct sales segments.
• Handles account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation, rate negotiation, closing and event details are complete and documented.
• Coordinates various departments’ participation in servicing accounts, including effective, accurate, timely and thorough communication.
• Assists in implementing special promotions and attends sales-related functions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, networking, tradeshows etc.
• Participates in daily/weekly sales/business review meeting, pre- and post-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as required.
• Grows new and/or existing relationships with assigned corporate accounts and other sources of group business.
• Meets or exceeds expectations for prospecting calls, appointments, presentations, proposals and closes.
• Knowledge of market trends, competition and key customers of the hotel.
• Assists VP of Operations, Corporate Director of Revenue Management and Sales, and property leadership in various duties and assignments.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.
• Possesses knowledge of hospitality, business and basic accounting principles and practices.
• Effective listening, verbal, written, negotiation and closing skills.
• Strong professionalism, diplomacy, selling skills and work habits.
• Ability to remain positive, resourceful and improvise while working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure.
• Organizational skills that result in accurate, timely and thorough work.
• Ability to compile facts and figures, analyze information and arrive at logical conclusions and sound business decisions.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a flexible schedule and ability to work days, evenings or nights any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have exceptional customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks in a busy environment and remain flexible
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Reliable transportation for sales calls and networking opportunities
• Must have a self-starting personality with an even disposition to effectively communicate with guests and staff.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Computer literacy and financial management a must.

Education and/or Experience: College degree preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.