Sofitel · 1 month ago
Business Transient Sales Manager
Washington, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yrSofitel is a leading hospitality company that values individuality and personal growth. They are seeking a Business Transient Sales Manager who will be responsible for driving business in corporate and diplomatic segments, developing strategic relationships, and optimizing revenue through effective sales strategies.
HospitalityHotelTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
Responsible for growing business in the corporate negotiated and diplomatic segments, Consortia/Leisure (including any focused programs where a Hotel is accepted), and Wholesale/FIT segments
Identify areas of opportunity with travel professionals, manage and service existing relationships to optimize revenue. Procure new business while being responsible for meeting assigned monthly sales goals
Develop strategic business action plans in accordance to Sofitel Standards to drive measurable incremental Business and Transient Sales Revenue
Candidate will develop strategic business relationships with key segment buyers/agencies with the purpose of growing market share and driving revenue to the hotel
Additional responsibilities include, participating in tradeshows, conventions and promotional events to identify new opportunities to grow business revenue. Organize business activity, accounts, and business contacts
Maintains a high level of exposure for the hotel in major market areas through direct sales solicitation, telephone, fax, written communication
Maintain close business relationships with existing clients through key sales activities
Cultivate and develop new business relationships through key sales activities
Closely follows up on all business leads within a 24-hour response timeline to clients
Adapts to client's needs by tailor fitting hotel services to fit client's requests
Communicating client requirements in a timely and accurate manner to all internal departments as required, ensuring delivery of superior guest service
Ensure accurate follow up and communication both internally to reservations and accounting departments, and confirmation to client
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and problem solving skills that allow you to manage and maintain business relationships
An ability to work under pressure while maintaining a sense of poise and professionalism
A can-do, positive attitude that enables, empowers and inspires others
An ability to naturally engage with guests and show empathy; have genuine care and concern for both the well-being of our guests and fellow team members
A desire to learn and grow and a fast paced, challenging, exciting environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A
Company
Sofitel
Sofitel is a French hotel chain under AccorHotels. It is a sub-organization of Accor.
Founded in 1964
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Barbara Wright
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