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Senior Sales Manager

General Information

Country/Region
United States of America
Province/City
New York
Location
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
Department
Sales & Marketing
Job Type
Full-time Permanent

Job Description

Overview/Job Summary -

Solicit and service group and negotiated accounts to enables the hotel to meet and/or exceed revenue goals in room and banquet.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·               Solicit new and develop existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.

  • Participate in scheduled sales meetings, pre-event meetings, training and other sales strategy related meetings as required.
  • Participate in forecasting, daily business review meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other food and beverage or sales-related meetings as required.
  • Work with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers.
  • Develop & maintain knowledge of market trends, competition and customers.
  • Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.
  • Assist with projects and reports assigned by your Director of Sales. 
  • Contribute to the annual marketing plans and budget process.
  • Review goals and action plan on a scheduled basis.
  • Maintain expenses within the budgeted guidelines.
  • Maintain a respectful working relationship with on-property colleagues and facilitate flow of communication.
  • Prepare and submit timely monthly reports to Director of Sales.  Recognize and include communication of market trends and competitive intelligence.
  • Attend sales meetings and leadership training sessions as required.
  • Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure excellent service to guests

Required Skills -

General Skills -

·               Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy

·               Prioritize, organize and follow-up on all actions

·               Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment

·               Understand guest service needs

·               Work with minimal supervision

·               Maintain confidentiality of guest and client information and pertinent hotel data.

·               Exceptional interpersonal skills - able to represent the property in the community

·               Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments

·               Ability to meet deadlines

·               Business acumen

Language -

·               Required to speak, read and write English

Qualifications -

·               Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of international degree in Hotel Management and progressive work-related experience.

Experience -

·                  Minimum of 3 years hotel sales experience – luxury brand preferred

Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 annually


About Us

Built in 1930, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel is a New York City luxury hotel that exudes charm and elegance. For generations, it has been the “home away from home” for world leaders, celebrities and sophisticated travelers. Guests discover remarkable privacy, luxury and impeccable service from this award-winning property. The Carlyle has consistently been recognized as one of the top hotels to stay by the world’s leading publications, travel magazines and consumer organizations.