Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $35.00 - $40.00
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Job Description
Holiday Inn is a globally recognized hotel brand within the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), known for providing travelers with comfortable, reliable accommodations and an inviting atmosphere. Founded in 1952, Holiday Inn has grown into a trusted name in the hospitality industry, offering modern amenities, excellent customer service, and a commitment to ensuring guests enjoy a positive and memorable experience. The brand caters to a wide range of guests, including business travelers, families, and tourists, by offering clean, comfortable rooms and convenient locations across the globe.
As part of IHG, Holiday Inn benefits from a wide network of resources, training, and support, enabling its team members to thrive and build rewarding careers in the hospitality sector. The company places great emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and fostering a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to be themselves and share their unique talents. Holiday Inn believes in creating an atmosphere where guests feel welcomed and at ease, and this commitment extends to the staff who play a vital role in delivering exceptional service.
The role of Sales Professional at Holiday Inn involves developing business through direct sales solicitation within an assigned territory or market segment. The position requires an individual who is proactive, driven, and personable, with the aim of establishing and maintaining a strong client base comprising individuals, organizations, associations, and corporate businesses. This role is designed to meet and exceed room night sales and revenue goals by actively prospecting and qualifying new business opportunities. The ideal candidate has some college education supplemented by 1-2 years of sales or marketing-related experience, with prior hotel sales experience and fluency in English preferred. Other languages are an advantage.
In this role, the Sales Professional will negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rentals, function spaces, and hotel services under approved booking guidelines. They are responsible for accurately producing and reviewing all sales contracts, rate agreements, and banquet/catering event orders. Additionally, the role may involve assisting in developing and implementing sales plans, participating in the annual budgeting and planning process, and serving as manager on duty as required.
Working at Holiday Inn means being part of a team that values individuality, readiness, care, and initiative. Sales professionals at Holiday Inn are expected to interact effectively with clients, hotel departments, and external contacts such as airlines, wholesalers, travel agencies, and corporate accounts. They attend trade shows, conventions, and sales trips to key markets to promote the hotel and secure new business. A significant portion of the role involves maintaining client files, producing sales reports, and ensuring customer satisfaction by following up on bookings and events.
The hourly pay range for this role in Torrance, CA, is $35.00 to $40.00, reflecting several factors including experience, qualifications, and performance. Holiday Inn offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401k plan. This opportunity provides a chance to be part of a respected hotel brand with a commitment to employee growth and guest satisfaction, making it an attractive career path for sales professionals passionate about hospitality and customer service.
As part of IHG, Holiday Inn benefits from a wide network of resources, training, and support, enabling its team members to thrive and build rewarding careers in the hospitality sector. The company places great emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and fostering a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to be themselves and share their unique talents. Holiday Inn believes in creating an atmosphere where guests feel welcomed and at ease, and this commitment extends to the staff who play a vital role in delivering exceptional service.
The role of Sales Professional at Holiday Inn involves developing business through direct sales solicitation within an assigned territory or market segment. The position requires an individual who is proactive, driven, and personable, with the aim of establishing and maintaining a strong client base comprising individuals, organizations, associations, and corporate businesses. This role is designed to meet and exceed room night sales and revenue goals by actively prospecting and qualifying new business opportunities. The ideal candidate has some college education supplemented by 1-2 years of sales or marketing-related experience, with prior hotel sales experience and fluency in English preferred. Other languages are an advantage.
In this role, the Sales Professional will negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rentals, function spaces, and hotel services under approved booking guidelines. They are responsible for accurately producing and reviewing all sales contracts, rate agreements, and banquet/catering event orders. Additionally, the role may involve assisting in developing and implementing sales plans, participating in the annual budgeting and planning process, and serving as manager on duty as required.
Working at Holiday Inn means being part of a team that values individuality, readiness, care, and initiative. Sales professionals at Holiday Inn are expected to interact effectively with clients, hotel departments, and external contacts such as airlines, wholesalers, travel agencies, and corporate accounts. They attend trade shows, conventions, and sales trips to key markets to promote the hotel and secure new business. A significant portion of the role involves maintaining client files, producing sales reports, and ensuring customer satisfaction by following up on bookings and events.
The hourly pay range for this role in Torrance, CA, is $35.00 to $40.00, reflecting several factors including experience, qualifications, and performance. Holiday Inn offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401k plan. This opportunity provides a chance to be part of a respected hotel brand with a commitment to employee growth and guest satisfaction, making it an attractive career path for sales professionals passionate about hospitality and customer service.
Job Requirements
- Some college education
- 1-2 years sales or marketing related experience
- related degree preferred
- prior hotel sales experience preferred
- must speak fluent English
- other languages preferred
- communication skills
- reading and writing abilities
- mathematical skills including budgeting and profit/loss concepts
- problem solving, reasoning and organizational abilities
- ability to travel for workshops and trade shows
Job Qualifications
- Some college education, 1-2 years of sales or marketing related experience, related degree preferred, prior hotel sales experience preferred, must speak fluent English, other languages preferred, communication skills, reading and writing abilities, mathematical skills including budgeting and profit/loss concepts, problem solving and organizational skills, ability to travel for workshops and trade shows
Job Duties
- Establish client base through direct outside and inside selling to secure business for the hotel, actively prospect and qualify new business, achieve personal and team sales goals, negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rentals, function space and hotel services within approved guidelines, produce and review sales contracts, rate agreements and event orders, assist in developing and implementing sales plans, work closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services, arrange and conduct special events and site inspections, maintain client files and update sales information, produce monthly sales reports and forecasts, represent hotel at trade shows and conventions, follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and future bookings, monitor inquiry calls and provide proposals as per policies, perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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