Sales Manager Elead Mid Atlantic MHS

Job summary
Remote Reactive Sales Manager focused on Group and Catering Sales opportunities. Must Reside in Mid Atlantic States. Job Number 23190542 Job Category Sales & Marketing
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Handles customer inquiries and lead requests for groups within predefined Group Sales parameters. • Works with customers to align customer preferences with brand needs and actively up-sells each business opportunity. • Verifies that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. • Drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. • Processes business correspondence and creates contracts and other related booking documentation. • Demonstrates excellent selling skills, strong communication skills, and a detailed understanding of property operations, food and beverage, and planning. • Coordinates sales efforts with other sales channels. • Closes the best opportunities for each property based on market conditions and individual property needs. • Transfers accurate, complete, and timely information to property in accordance with brand standards. • Implements process improvements and best practices.
Requirements
• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area OR • 2-year degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required. • Preferred: 2 years experience selling group business, knowledge of property operations, Food and Beverage (F&B), knowledge of the group sales process, team-based selling experience, Hospitality Management Degree.
Key Skills Needed
• Excellent selling skills • Strong communication skills • Detailed understanding of property operations, food and beverage, and planning
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision coverage • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts • Life insurance and disability insurance • Adoption expense reimbursements • Paid parental leave • Educational assistance • 401(k) plan and stock purchase plan • Discounts at Marriott properties • Commuter benefits and employee assistance plan • Childcare discounts