Sales Manager

Are you a dynamic leader who can boost income by researching local market trends and competitors in order to identify and close business leads? You might be just what our busy hotel is looking for in our next sales manager. You'll be in charge of creating a sales and marketing strategy that includes soliciting new and existing accounts in order to reach and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking. Our ideal candidate has 3 years or more of sales and marketing experience, enjoys new challenges, and enjoys meeting new people. Apply today if this describes you! Responsibilities: • Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the hotel at various industry tradeshows, conferences, and adhere to the guidelines of the budget and marketing plan • Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads • Develop and maintain connections with important group and catering accounts in order to maintain and expand our market share • Plan and compile the department budget in accordance with the hotel's overall sales objectives and strategy, with the assistance of the director of sales and marketing • Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking • Uncover major groups and catering clients within the local market to pass on to the sales office for contracting and servicing. Qualifications: • 3 or more years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality • Good organization and time management skills • This position requires previous work experience in a hospitality role • Exhibits superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities • Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar field a plus • 2 or more years of experience in a metro Indianapolis/Carmel hotel sales position.

• Uncover major groups and catering clients within the local market to pass on to the sales office for contracting and servicing.