Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions · 1 month ago
Area Sales Manager-Hampton Inn - Biloxi / Ocean Springs, MS
Biloxi, MS
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBlue Sky Hospitality Solutions is a company focused on the hospitality industry, and they are seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive revenue for hotels in the Biloxi and Hattiesburg markets. The role involves proactive sales efforts, account management, and collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance with brand standards and achieve sales goals.
HospitalityHotelService Industry
Responsibilities
Develop and execute proactive sales strategies to increase room nights, ADR, and overall revenue across assigned properties
Solicit and secure new corporate, group, SMERF, and local business accounts
Conduct outside sales calls, site inspections, and client presentations in assigned markets
Maximize market share through competitive analysis and targeted account acquisition
Maintain and grow existing accounts through regular communication, follow-ups, and relationship building
Negotiate contracts, rates, and agreements within established guidelines
Ensure smooth handoff of booked business to hotel operations and on-property sales teams
Track sales activities, goals, and production using CRM and brand-required systems
Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts, and activity recaps
Monitor market trends, competitors, and demand generators in both markets
Work closely with General Managers, Revenue Management, and Operations teams
Ensure compliance with brand sales standards, reporting, and ethical guidelines
Participate in sales meetings, trade shows, networking events, and brand initiatives
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2–4 years of hotel sales experience, preferably multi-property or area sales
Experience selling corporate, group, and local negotiated business
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to travel locally between properties and client locations
Proficiency in hotel sales systems and Microsoft Office
Results-driven and highly organized
Relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Strategic thinker with strong follow-through
Professional, ethical, and brand-focused
Preferred
Strong knowledge of the Biloxi and/or Hattiesburg markets
Benefits
Competitive compensation and incentive structure
Career growth within a multi-property hospitality portfolio
Company
Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions
Opportunities, Experiences, Results.
Founded in 2017Uniondale, New York, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Indian Express
2025-07-19
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