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IHG Hotels & Resorts · 15 hours ago

Transient Sales Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a leading luxury hotel brand that has been pioneering international travel since the 1940s. The Sales Manager will be responsible for driving revenue and market share for the transient market through strategic sales initiatives and effective relationship management, requiring a deep understanding of the travel industry.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for the transient segment, aligning with overall business goals of the hotel
Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
Generating hotel awareness through sales efforts, familiarization of trips, site inspections, and entertaining travel advisors and business travel account managers
Collaborate with the revenue and marketing team to create targeted campaigns and promotions that attract transient customers
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, travel agencies, and corporate partners to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty
Attend trade shows and industry events and evaluate effectiveness to ensure a proper return on investment
Conduct regular client meetings, presentations, and negotiations to secure business and meet revenue targets
Utilize systems for data analytics to track and analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer behavior
Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting key insights, and recommending strategic adjustments
Collaborate with other department, operations, revenue and finance, to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies and initiatives

Qualification

Sales Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementData AnalysisRevenue GenerationCross-Functional CollaborationTravel Industry KnowledgeMarket Trend AnalysisNegotiation SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Understanding of the travel industry
Proven track record in sales
Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for the transient segment
Ability to analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs
Experience in generating hotel awareness through sales efforts
Experience in collaborating with revenue and marketing teams to create targeted campaigns
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, travel agencies, and corporate partners
Experience attending trade shows and industry events
Ability to conduct regular client meetings, presentations, and negotiations
Experience utilizing systems for data analytics to track and analyze sales performance
Ability to prepare regular reports for senior management
Experience collaborating with other departments, operations, revenue, and finance

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401k
Many other benefits to eligible employees

Company

IHG Hotels & Resorts

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IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hotel company with the mission of providing True Hospitality for Good.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Elie W. Maalouf
Chief Executive Officer
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Dana Shefsky
Head of Customer and Partner Experience
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