Hotel Sales Manager

Be... an Innovator, a Motivator, a Leader, a Team Player - Most of all, Be Baywood! With our "It's My Pleasure!" philosophy we have become one of the Nation's fastest growing hotel development & management companies. Get to know us on LinkedIn and Facebook and see why we believe, 'It's Better at Baywood!' Join us as Hotel Sales Manager for the Homewood Suites Dulles Int'l Airport. Requirements: • Minimum of 2 years sales experience in a hotel, or equivalent position, in a similar type property • Excellent customer service • Ability to Multi-task • Proven record of successful Proactive Sales Effort • Experience & Strong reputation in the business community of the local market • Hotel Experience is preferred • Drivers License Summary Implements and directs the property’s sales and catering activities in accordance with the Marketing Plan and assigned market segment; coordinates with other departments the service activities related to the sales function to maximize customer satisfaction and overall profitability. Job Duties • Implements the sales activities within all market segments to achieve budgeted goals • Maintains effective plan of correspondence. • Prepares reports, as requested, to develop a more informative database for improved management decision-making and critical evaluation of work activities. • Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/her attention so prompt corrective action can be taken when appropriate. • Solicits, evaluates, sells, and confirms business to meet overall assigned market segment’s budgeted sales and profit margin • Coordinates with various departments the activities related to booked business to ensure customer satisfaction and property profit • Assists in developing and executes projects for assigned market areas as stated in the hotel Marketing Plan to increase sales volume and profitability • Participates in solving problems with other departments as required related to business booked on the property • Performs Manager on Duty functions and Operational Support as needed • Participates in BEAR and other Baywood sponsored community service events. • Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management • Consistently models the behavior of a Baywood Ambassador Skills/Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or Marketing. A combination of vocational sales training and/or on-the-job training may substitute for Bachelor’s degree. • Experience: Previous Hotel Sales and Catering experience preferred • Certifications: Brand Specific Training preferred, Sales System (Delphi) knowledge Additional Skills: • Ability to communicate effectively in written form and verbally both over the phone and in person • Ability to learn the current market and analyze STAR report for trends • Standing/Walking: _50___ % of the time • Sitting: _50___ % of the time • Driving Physical Demands • Bend, Stoop, Reach: Occasionally • Lifting: Up to __20__ lbs occasionally Baywood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. M/F/Vets/Disabled Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • Hotel: 1 year (Required) • sales and catering: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person