Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Insurance enrollment
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
401k
hotel discounts
Travel Discounts
Professional Development
Job Description
First Hospitality is a dynamic and innovative hotel development, investment, and management company based in Chicago and established in 1985. With a strategic vision centered around creating value for all stakeholders through excellence and an openness to new and creative approaches, First Hospitality has established itself as a respected leader in the hospitality industry. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace culture, the company ensures that employees feel respected, valued, and empowered. This inclusive environment promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness, which enables the organization to meet the diverse needs of its customers effectively. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, First... Show More
Job Requirements
- 2 plus years of sales experience preferably in hotels or related field
- 4-year degree in hospitality management or sales preferred or equivalent experience and education
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including electronic communication
- Must be able to speak read and write in primary language used in the workplace
- Ability to sit at a desk or computer for more than 8 hours per day occasionally stand and walk
- Ability to lift lower and maneuver up to 10 pounds occasionally
- Manual dexterity and repetitive motions required throughout workday
Job Qualifications
- 2 plus years of sales experience preferably in hotels or related field
- 4-year degree in hospitality management or sales preferred or equivalent experience and education
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including electronic communication
- Ability to speak read and write in the primary language used in the workplace
Job Duties
- Using business tools and first-hand observation analyze market competition market trends and identify client needs
- Proactively solicit and secure business from new and prospective clients using proven sales strategies aligned with the hotel's brand and vision
- Achieve revenue and market share goals by working in conjunction with the Director of Sales and other Sales Managers supporting cross-segment selling tactics as needed
- Manage client contract process including negotiation provisions and supplemental solution selling capturing all information necessary for execution and billing
- Coordinate and conduct site tours emphasizing features to meet client needs and opportunities to enhance overall satisfaction
- Engage in purposeful communication and build long-lasting rapport with clients creating an open dialogue to uncover client expectations and unrealized needs
- Promote hotel brand loyalty programs encourage client participation and offer special rate packages and upgrades when appropriate
- Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client expectations fulfillment of needs and challenge resolution
- Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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