Highgate · 6 hours ago
Sales Manager
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with a diverse portfolio of hotels. The Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting accounts, prospecting, and closing deals to positively impact hotel revenues.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Attend daily Highgate Hotel Business Review (HHBR) meeting
Develop a full working knowledge of the operations of the hotel, including Food and Beverage, Guest Services and Reservations
Develop a complete knowledge of company sales policies and SOP’s, and ensure knowledge of and adherence to those policies by the sales team
Meet or exceed set goals
Operate the Sales Department within established sales expense budget
Participate in required M.O.D. and Saturday office coverage as scheduled
Initiate and follow up on leads
Maintain and participate in an active sales solicitation program
Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market
Regularly contact existing accounts based on the tracing frequencies of the Account Coverage Program
Meet or exceed sales solicitation call goals as assigned by the Director of Sales
Invite clients to the hotel for entertainment, lunches, tours and site inspections
Assist in implementing special promotions relating to direct sales segments, i.e. parties, sales blitzes, etc
Assist in the preparation of required reports in a timely manner
Be familiar with all Highgate Hotel sales policies and selling techniques with an emphasis on maximizing occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR)
Conduct a professional, thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and benefits of the property
Use your property’s computerized sales management system to manage the hotel’s business, including (but not limited to) generating reports, entering business, blocking space and building accounts
Meet and greet onsite contacts
Abide by Prime Selling Time (PST)
Develop networking opportunities through active participation in community and professional associations, activities and events
Review meeting planner evaluations with the Director of Sales to ensure that issues receive follow-up
Entertain clients
Handle inquiries as part of Inquiry Day Program
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Must be skilled in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing
Long hours sometimes required
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
Perform other duties as requested by management
Preferred
Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
College course work in related field helpful
Company
Highgate
Highgate is a United States-based real estate investment and hospitality management firm.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Trilantic North America
2014-10-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-07-08
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