Group Sales Manager

The Wick, Hudson, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a boutique, branded lodging solution in the Historic Hudson River Valley. The Wick offers alternatives that appeal to the widely varied preferences of our individual guests. Signature guest service enables The Wick to deliver a unique experience with every guest stay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly talented and motivated Group Sales Manager to join us and be responsible for driving sales and events for the hotel and surrounding sister properties: The Caboose & Kitty's . This role is an integral member of the leadership team.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create and maintain a positive proactive and reactive sales culture.
• An emphasis on executing contract deliverables and administrative Perfect Venue tasks such as contracts and BEOs.
• Assist in setting and delivering guest satisfaction, sales strategy and profitability results through effective collaboration on monthly, quarterly and annual plans and budgets.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships between departments, with coworkers, ownership and the corporate management team. Prepare for team leadership meetings in advance.
• Keep abreast of new technologies, systems and procedures related to hospitality management. Travel as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous sales experience 3 years; Marriott-specific experience or Perfect Venue experience a plus.
• Proficient in executing time-sensitive events and with use of various hospitality software systems.
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to coach a team.
• PC literacy is required as well as accessibility 24/7 including weekends and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to understand and carry out industry specific written and oral direction. Positive, innovative approach to problem solving. Presents ideas in a clear, concise, understandable, and organized manner; negotiate, persuade, and modify opinion in order to reach the goals/objectives of the organization.
• Strong understanding of industry and demonstrated knowledge in the areas of financial analysis, business administration, legal, human resources, ethical practices, marketing, business development, revenue management, and sales.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key associates, guests and top management.
• Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion is critical to success. Must be professional at setting priorities and coping with competing demands.
• Excellent time-management and general organization skills.
• High level of integrity and ethics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Banquet experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000