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**Job Number** 25096322

**Job Category** Sales & Marketing

**Location** SpringHill Suites Chester, 12301 Redwater Creek Rd, Chester, Virginia, United States, 23831VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=SpringHill%20Suites%20Chester%2C%2012301%20Redwater%20Creek%20Rd%2C%20Chester%2C%20Virginia%2C%20United%20States%2C%2023831)

**Schedule** Full Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Position Type** Management

**Additional Information:** This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, SINA 18, LLC. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Job reference: 000356

Salary: $55-$60K

Department: Sales & Marketing

Division: SINA 18, LLC

Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description

Sales Manager

Hotel experience is required, preferably hotel sales experience. The ideal candidate must possess general knowledge of hotel operations, a positive attitude, strong prospecting skills, strong networking skills, and the ability to work without supervision. Effective written and verbal skills are a necessity in order to effectively communicate with the hotel team, customers and SINA Hospitality Management corporate. The Sales Manager is a representative of the hotel and must reflect a professional image at all times. The ability to multitask, work well with others, follow through on details, communicate effectively and respond in a timely manner are all required for the position of Sales Manager.

What will you do?

+ Establish client base of organizations, associations, social groups, and corporate businesses through direct outside and inside sales.

+ Responsible for meeting and exceeding sales goals as established by Area/Regional Director of Sales & Marketing and/or General Manager.

+ Initiate and follow up on leads.

+ Offer creative thinking with social media and room night packages to grow customer loyalty and customer experiences.

+ Achieve and grow yearly top-line revenues.

+ Achieve and grow local account and global account partnerships.

+ Seek out new business.

+ Shift market share business from comp set hotels.

+ Create accurate contracts.

+ Communicate needs directly to hotel operations team to ensure guest satisfaction.

+ Develop market mix of business and recognize top producers.

+ Grow and develop group business.

+ Maintain accurate records.

+ Conduct a professional, thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and benefits of the property.

+ Follow company policies and procedures.

+ May be asked to operate a motor vehicle in the course of running errands for the hotel.

+ Perform other duties as required.

About you:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Hotel experience/prefer hotel sales experience

+ Proactive personality and work style.

+ Self-starter and strong team member.

+ Leadership skills.

+ Experience selling major franchise brand of hotels, i.e., Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt a plus.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Excellent organization skills.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and other computer programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Have a valid U.S. Drivers License

+ Have zero DWI/DUI incidents on driving record for the past three years.

+ Have zero “major infractions” on driving record for the past three years.

+ Will be required to provide evidence of personal auto insurance meeting the state minimum limits or limits of at least $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview; reference and other background checks, and job related tests may be required

Unmatched opportunities await you! The next step in your career could lead to your greatest adventure. Click the “Apply” button to get started.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

_This company is an equal opportunity employer._

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