** Senior Sales Manager**

**Job Category****:** Hospitality **Requisition Number****:** SALES002489 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Level Hotels & Furnished Suites in **Chicago**, Illinois is looking for a Senior Sales Manager. Level offers luxurious hotel services and amenities, offering all the comforts of home in the most vibrant neighborhoods across North America.

**About the company:***Nestled in the heart of vibrant urban destinations, Level luxuriously spacious modern suites, upscale lifestyle amenities, and dedicated concierge service create your personal sanctuary in the city. So, you can settle in for as long as you like, and stay level - with the equilibrium of home, and all the thrill of travel. Available for nightly and extended stays, Levels growing portfolio of award-winning properties can be found in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Chicago and soon-to-be, Seattle.*

**JOB DESCRIPTION:**

We are seeking a dynamic salesperson to join our sales team. This unique individual must possess excellent sales and communication skills in customer relations, **be aggressive in targeting new business** and strive to consistently exceed established sales goals. Our managers understand the meaning of high-level luxury customer service, they are professional, team-oriented, possess good work ethics and are extremely results driven.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS:**

* Target and develop new business opportunities through various channels such as prospecting, solicitation, social media outlets, networking events, conducting site inspections and outbound sales calls (traveling required), etc.

* Develop and maintain key accounts within assigned vertical market segments.

* Conduct research, surveys, personal investigation, and study marketplace and territory to effectively capitalize on booking opportunities.

* Adhere to established goals and objectives, reporting guidelines consistently, completing all projects assigned in an accurate and thorough manner.

* Organize and track sales activities to maximize results.

* Perform daily telephone solicitations to new and existing accounts.

* Respond to all leads in a timely manner (Same day)

* Prepare sales proposals to clients incorporating clearly defined terms and conditions.

* Strengthen relationships with assigned accounts through sales visits, client entertainment, site inspections, and repeated follow-up.

* Develop and promote product image and awareness by direct mail campaigns, social media presence, and attendance of key travel and tourism tradeshows.

* Conduct outside sales calls, while targeting results-oriented high revenue potential sales calls to ensure success.

* Effectively monitor market position within assigned markets.

* Know competitors top accounts, decision-makers, rates, and what it will take to move the business.

* Network with prospects to uncover other decision-makers for direct referrals.

* Write sales proposals and negotiate the close of the sale.

* Plan and organize market reviews, conduct sales blitzes, and organize open houses for new properties.

* Consult/problem-solve with guests.

* Willingness to travel as required.

* Be an active member of industry and networking organizations.

**REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:**

* Selling Skills, which are at minimum above the industry average, including but not limited to prospecting, rate and contract negotiating, business planning and cold calls.

* A minimum of four years hospitality sales experience in the Corporate Housing Market and/or an excellent network of clients are required to succeed in this position.

* Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management would be an asset.

* Commitment to exceeding guest/client expectations.

* Computer literate with knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including a Hotel PMS and Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Power Point and Sales Force

* Superior written and oral communication skills.

* Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set daily priorities.

Please note that we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit package and programs to continuously develop and recognize employees.

All interested applicants please submit your resume and cover letter stating your salary expectations.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please

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