Sales Manager

又见炊烟

Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
Date Posted: 5-Dec-2012
0 a+ o  G. D# Y/ S& }0 U+ O- ~+ u/ ^Email: whg7104@whg.com

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Job Description:
# b4 N. I4 C; L8 g9 q2 KTo acquire and maintain a solid base of customers, attaining a high level of profitability for the property. You will be accountable for generating budgeted revenue through development and implementation of a sales & marketing strategy.

• Solicit new business: Locally Negotiated, leisure, association, tours, sports, group markets and incentive travel through planned personal calls, mail outs and telephone solicitations.
• Develop and execute annual Business Plan and Sales and Marketing plan to ensure top line revenues are achieved;
+ t- w1 u: E; Z: [% }! }• Execute individual travel bookings, group bookings, small meetings and catering business;
• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
• Investigate/follow-up on all Sales leads maintaining an effective trace system in order to convert potential business, lapsed business and maximize on repeat business.
; Y% |( @" ]% O  U; }% C2 g• As part of the hotel's sales team, assist in the creation, planning and organization of any in-house promotional efforts of the hotel;
• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
• Participate in trade shows;
! P+ N$ D, V0 w) L3 w* x2 t• Attend public relation functions; Participating in community and trade boards and committees on behalf of the hotel;
• To participate in Revenue/Yield Management meetings; Increase Market Share;
7 E' U! Y; W0 K. ~+ y1 |. B' i5 }# o• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
• Ensure top level delivery of expected guest service;
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- ?. C( o4 n: t+ v0 ^+ \* HRequirements:
•1-2 year of Sales or Supervisory experience in a Limited Service Property or Full Service Property
$ C6 [8 {+ c. F* j• Ability to deal with all levels of management, staff and businesses in a professional manner;
+ |1 }5 P9 l. T) x7 z# g• Ability to lead and develop;
• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
+ |! f$ ]/ Y/ U% H" k) j# K• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
• Ability to work within deadlines;
• High level of creativity and innovation;
$ n# h1 t/ L/ j" ]• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
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Additional Details
Job Available:Immediately
Bonus Plan: Yes
Work Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
Other: Meals, Drycleaning, car allowance, medical, dental
7 W7 g4 M/ A& FAccommodation: No
  X+ Q2 `* R( L' EManagement Position:Yes
# a/ f' f9 [* w: g$ a5 o# K7 {; sEntry Level Position: No
Industry Categories: Hotel/Resort
4 y' S; |3 X$ |2 g9 VPosition Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales
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