Senior Sales Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,100.00 - $89,300.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
performance bonuses

Job Description

Avion Hospitality is a dynamic and rapidly growing hospitality management company specializing in delivering exceptional guest experiences across its portfolio of full service hotels. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Avion Hospitality focuses on providing upscale accommodations combined with personalized service to ensure guests enjoy memorable stays. The company prides itself on fostering a positive work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Avion Hospitality's dedication to excellence has positioned it as a trusted leader in the hospitality industry, continually expanding its footprint and enhancing its brand presence in key markets.

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Job Requirements

  • At least 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred
  • or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience
  • or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience
  • must have a valid driver's license in the applicable state
  • must possess highly developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients
  • must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing
  • shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
  • must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
  • must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
  • strong organization and presentation skills
  • demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
  • requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality

Job Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred
  • or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience
  • or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience
  • must have a valid driver's license in the applicable state
  • must possess highly developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients
  • must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing
  • shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
  • must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
  • must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
  • strong organization and presentation skills
  • demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
  • requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality

Job Duties

  • Coordinate all group, transient, and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue
  • develop, recommend, implement and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising, public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate, occupancy and food and beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations
  • proactively conduct outside sales calls, conduct sales tours and entertain clients
  • understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein
  • develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies
  • monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market
  • adhere to Avion Hospitality's established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related
  • comply with attainment of individual goals, as well as team goals and budgeted metrics
  • train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue
  • with input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR, manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees
  • hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate
  • supervise Catering and Event Management Team to ensure that the Catering, Food and Beverage, and Meeting Room rental budgets are met or exceeded
  • develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel, including Sales, Food and Beverage, Front Office and Reservations
  • maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations
  • attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management, providing training on a rotational basis
  • maintain professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments
  • travel on a weekly basis, as required
  • act, as directed, on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence, performing any other duties, as requested by management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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