Starwood Hotels · 1 day ago
Group Sales Manager
Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company seeking a Group Sales Manager for their upcoming Seattle property. The role involves managing sales activities and revenue generation from corporate accounts while building long-term customer relationships to achieve sales objectives.
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Responsibilities
Analyze data, qualify, and perform targeted prospecting for new business
Attend appropriate industry tradeshows as a Sales representative
Attend domestic and international tradeshows for networking and exposure purposes
Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and hotel team to achieve inspiring guest experiences
Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation
Maintain focus on future booking pace from established and potential accounts
Maintain professional and appropriate business appearance and demeanor aligned with the 1 Hotel brand and culture
Make decisions for clients that best align with being a platform for change
Organize and conduct qualified familiarization trips
Travel to key markets to meet with existing and potential customers with upcoming group RFPs
Work as a cohesive team member by remaining flexible, innovative, and positive
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
A post-secondary diploma or degree in a field of study related to this profession; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated selling skills; and proven achievements in selling, optimizing guest engagement and financial performance
Minimum of 3 years' experience in group sales within the luxury/hospitality market
Exceptional skills related to business acumen, time management, written and verbal communication, prioritization, attention to details, problem-solving, public presentations, follow-up and through
Preferred
Prior experience with Tripleseat and HMS or similar Property Management System
Company
Starwood Hotels
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