Compass Group
Conference Sales Manager
The Conference Sales Manager is located at the Charles E Knight Conference Center on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The Conference Sales Manager represents the property in the development of market segment(s) and new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships with assigned accounts while consistently striving to maximize revenue in rooms, public space, food and beverage and ancillary products and services. Key Responsibilities: Strategically sells hotel rooms, conference center space, including related services, and food and beverage needs to individuals, groups and companies Achieve/exceeds annual budgeted sales goals by performing direct sales solicitation while developing new accounts and maintaining existing accounts; managing account details and preparing reports; responding to all telephone and in-person inquiries to promote the Hotel and Conference Center Responsible for maintaining positive customer relationships and ensuring timely responses to all inquiries for space or service needs Confers with customers in all phases of their meeting/conference to ensure complete customer satisfaction Preferred Qualifications: BS degree and a minimum of two years hotel or conference center sales experience Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Proactive mindset to anticipate and support changes in our business Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior Exceptional customer service abilities Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
The Conference Sales Manager is located at the Charles E Knight Conference Center on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The Conference Sales Manager represents the property in the development of market segment(s) and new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships with assigned accounts while consistently striving to maximize revenue in rooms, public space, food and beverage and ancillary products and services. Key Responsibilities: Strategically sells hotel rooms, conference center space, including related services, and food and beverage needs to individuals, groups and companies Achieve/exceeds annual budgeted sales goals by performing direct sales solicitation while developing new accounts and maintaining existing accounts; managing account details and preparing reports; responding to all telephone and in-person inquiries to promote the Hotel and Conference Center Responsible for maintaining positive customer relationships and ensuring timely responses to all inquiries for space or service needs Confers with customers in all phases of their meeting/conference to ensure complete customer satisfaction Preferred Qualifications: BS degree and a minimum of two years hotel or conference center sales experience Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Proactive mindset to anticipate and support changes in our business Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior Exceptional customer service abilities Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.