Sales Manager

又见炊烟

Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
Date Posted: 5-Dec-2012
& |3 ?5 D7 g$ ~- Y8 {0 EEmail: whg7104@whg.com
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Job Details
Job Description:
* P/ C4 X0 L# G( @# L; ZTo acquire and maintain a solid base of customers, attaining a high level of profitability for the property. You will be accountable for generating budgeted revenue through development and implementation of a sales & marketing strategy.

• Solicit new business: Locally Negotiated, leisure, association, tours, sports, group markets and incentive travel through planned personal calls, mail outs and telephone solicitations.
• Develop and execute annual Business Plan and Sales and Marketing plan to ensure top line revenues are achieved;
' @! J" e6 I* B# s) J$ D• Execute individual travel bookings, group bookings, small meetings and catering business;
/ F5 r/ e9 T( L! [- s• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
) ?6 y+ C" j5 `# {• Investigate/follow-up on all Sales leads maintaining an effective trace system in order to convert potential business, lapsed business and maximize on repeat business.
• As part of the hotel's sales team, assist in the creation, planning and organization of any in-house promotional efforts of the hotel;
: \; C# T) t: ]8 `; f• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
• Participate in trade shows;
6 |4 W7 v* k8 b' v4 i3 v• Attend public relation functions; Participating in community and trade boards and committees on behalf of the hotel;
; ?& X. Z: n# I, j9 x• To participate in Revenue/Yield Management meetings; Increase Market Share;
# m- q) c- D8 i0 s3 Y* u• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
! h& l6 C& o9 x) @. ?+ y/ }• Ensure top level delivery of expected guest service;

Requirements:
$ i9 |, \- D5 ^•1-2 year of Sales or Supervisory experience in a Limited Service Property or Full Service Property
• Ability to deal with all levels of management, staff and businesses in a professional manner;
• Ability to lead and develop;
2 e6 _8 w" o, @; r9 S& z" k2 l• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
. X$ G' Y: s+ O$ b2 @• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
* @& @3 s9 G0 b0 ]; R• Ability to work within deadlines;
" S( l% M: S. J0 u% I& g7 I. w• High level of creativity and innovation;
5 a* o! \- j% u6 x5 Z; S$ N0 `# }• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
' b7 _& C# k7 F/ R6 F$ L7 H• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

6 q( }9 D( c' a7 ]8 ?Additional Details
" m6 F- B, G9 R, [0 v' sJob Available:Immediately
3 [/ Z# w# Q- D( [0 h! B% }Bonus Plan: Yes
Work Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
6 Q2 h8 I' S7 \- ]3 q) TOther: Meals, Drycleaning, car allowance, medical, dental
Accommodation: No
Management Position:Yes
Entry Level Position: No
( A1 d5 U/ o; h! EIndustry Categories: Hotel/Resort
* D7 X3 Q/ q) hPosition Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales