Courtyard Manchester

Area Sales Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Highgate Hotels is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company distinguished by its innovative approach and dominant presence in key U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu. In addition to its strong U.S. footprint, Highgate is rapidly expanding across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, managing a global portfolio of properties valued at over $20 billion, generating revenues exceeding $5 billion cumulatively. The company excels throughout the entire hospitality property cycle, offering expertise from planning and development to recapitalization and disposition. With a passionate and experienced executive team, Highgate is trusted by... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • College coursework in related field helpful
  • Experience in hotel or related field preferred
  • Skilled in Windows, company-approved spreadsheets and word processing
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Attend all required meetings and trainings
  • Participate in Management on Duty coverage as required
  • Maintain regular attendance
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
  • Comply with company standards and regulations
  • Ability to handle problems proactively
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Perform other duties as requested by management

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • College coursework in related field helpful
  • Experience in hotel or related field preferred
  • Skilled in Windows, company-approved spreadsheets and word processing
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions
  • Attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
  • Effective listening and understanding skills
  • Able to handle problems including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving
  • Maintain confidentiality of information
  • Ability to understand and evaluate complex information

Job Duties

  • Attend weekly Highgate Hotel Business Review meeting
  • Develop working knowledge of hotel operations including Food and Beverage, Guest Services and Reservations
  • Ensure knowledge of and adherence to company sales policies and SOPs by the sales team
  • Meet or exceed set sales goals
  • Operate the Sales Department within established expense budget
  • Participate in required Management on Duty and Saturday office coverage
  • Initiate and follow up on leads
  • Maintain and participate in an active sales solicitation program
  • Monitor production of top accounts and evaluate market trends
  • Regularly contact existing accounts based on Account Coverage Program
  • Meet or exceed sales solicitation call goals
  • Invite clients for entertainment, lunches, tours, and site inspections
  • Assist in implementing special promotions for direct sales segments
  • Prepare required reports in a timely manner
  • Be familiar with Highgate Hotel sales policies and selling techniques focusing on occupancy and ADR
  • Conduct professional site inspections with clients
  • Use computerized sales management system to manage business
  • Meet and greet onsite contacts
  • Abide by Prime Selling Time
  • Develop networking opportunities through community and professional involvement
  • Review meeting planner evaluations and ensure follow-up
  • Entertain clients
  • Handle inquiries as part of Inquiry Day Program

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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