National Sales Manager

Who We Are:

The Meritage Resort and Spa:

Named one of the "Top Resorts in Northern California" by Condé Nast Traveler, The Meritage Resort and Spa ushers in a new way to discover Wine Country. Nestled amongst the rolling hills of Napa, you will find 467 rooms, including 51 suites, that provide beautiful accommodations paired with luxurious amenities. Award-winning cuisine, indulgent spa treatments in the serenity of an underground Estate Cave, on-site tasting rooms, a locally sourced artisanal market, and a spacious community lawn for a picnic, play, and private concerts. The Meritage perfectly blends world-class luxury with exceptional hospitality to bring our guests the ultimate Napa Valley resort experience. Come join one of the most dynamic teams in Wine Country.

You're Excited About US Because You Will...

• Actively solicit new business opportunities through prospecting new customers (including groups, travel managers, travel agents, and consumers).
• Seek methods to penetrate key business activities within the marketplace and find profitable ways to bring this business to the hotel
• Actively participate in industry related organizations. Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings to develop business.
• Maintain detailed information about clients/prospective clients and enter data into property's computer systems.
• Conduct familiarization trips. Participate in local community to develop business.

We're Excited About YOU Because...

• You have earned a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management desired.
• You have Two or more years of related sales experience (i.e. Catering/Event Sales, Event Coordination, or as an Executive Meeting Manager) in a similar sized hotel/resort or winery operation. Experience selling to various assigned markets desired (i.e. Corporate, Education, Association, SMERF).
• You can create and effectively provide sales presentations and materials to potential customers.
• You use discretion with confidential information.
• You demonstrate a positive attitude and professional demeanor while exhibiting strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You possess solid knowledge of hotel service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• You can learn, follow and maintain effective sale processes designed to attain maximum revenue while ensuring adherence to established operating criteria.
• You have a working knowledge of MS Office applications and the ability to learn and use telephone and computer systems used at the hotel. Proficiency with DELPHI preferred.
• You are willing and able to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. See the Job Description for further information about this job.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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