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Role Overview: 

The Sales Manager is responsible for leading and developing a proactive sales effort with group business, leisure market, social, military, educational, religious, fraternal and sports market segments, oversight of advertising, promotional initiatives and contributing to overall revenue generating efforts of the hotel to maximize hotel profitability and maintain customer satisfaction. This includes driving sales, exceeding 100% RGI and achieving budgeted total hotel revenue expectations.

Salary Statement: 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Job Duties:

• Meet or exceed pre-determined booking goals for guest room revenue
• Meet or exceed budgeted costs and revenue
• Responsible for prompt handling of inquiry calls and monitoring the efficient flow of paperwork relative to confirming function details to the clients
• Solicit new and repeat guest room and event business
• Maintain client base of key accounts and conventions
• Determine the client and guest needs
• Make outside sales calls and phone solicitation calls to obtain business
• Conduct on-site inspections to book business
• Assist in evaluating a potential business opportunity for profitability and overall benefit to the hotel
• Represent hotel in community affairs and industry related events
• Maintains accurate sales records data base and reports to provide history, ensure future and current quality service and enhance prospects
• Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the sales department
• Other duties may be assigned

Job Requirements:

A professional demeanor, a warm and welcoming personality, and the ability to engage easily and actively connect with others is required. Must be genuinely caring, compassionate, and comfortable conversing with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Two or more years of hotel experience required. Computer skills and knowledge of industry-focused systems. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 9 paid holidays/special event days
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].