Sales Manager

又见炊烟

Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
" k; _/ y% C% l3 \0 B- |8 UDate Posted: 5-Dec-2012
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Job Details
Job Description:
8 {& L# u0 K% Z/ M5 W7 ETo 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.

! g) X# d* k  W2 b; `. s• 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;
• Execute individual travel bookings, group bookings, small meetings and catering business;
• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
• 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.
4 p( ?& f/ N. }: {9 e# F• As part of the hotel's sales team, assist in the creation, planning and organization of any in-house promotional efforts of the hotel;
' [% j) c& @% n, d1 m- J• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
• Participate in trade shows;
( D2 c$ `4 b) z• Attend public relation functions; Participating in community and trade boards and committees on behalf of the hotel;
• To participate in Revenue/Yield Management meetings; Increase Market Share;
• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
• Ensure top level delivery of expected guest service;
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Requirements:
•1-2 year of Sales or Supervisory experience in a Limited Service Property or Full Service Property
% j4 @5 ?) Z, G% o( j4 W• Ability to deal with all levels of management, staff and businesses in a professional manner;
• Ability to lead and develop;
• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
2 a3 o  i  {( b$ ]( F1 n6 h3 u. p• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
' C9 v' A3 G3 b1 Z+ D4 E8 Q# t0 J• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
• Ability to work within deadlines;
• High level of creativity and innovation;
• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
. u; |, D) s6 v! J• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
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( v' b" ?% m' @4 Q2 OAdditional Details
Job Available:Immediately
Bonus Plan: Yes
Work Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
Other: Meals, Drycleaning, car allowance, medical, dental
# Z6 H& N* H- c% tAccommodation: No
2 Y$ M7 P% e  pManagement Position:Yes
Entry Level Position: No
  t2 X5 C) f" C' \Industry Categories: Hotel/Resort
9 d; @3 W  m1 n6 ZPosition Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales