Assistant Manager Sales

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Prime Function:

• Plan & initiate action plan to approach and secure new business for the organization
• To determine effective and productive sales programs
• Relationship building with all the current and prospective customers.
• Update & upgrade knowledge and awareness of the facilities provided by Novotel Pune.
• Assist the Sales Manager in execution of sales plans and strategies.
• Any matter which may affect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Marketing Planning

• Assist the Sales Manager in the development of the Strategic Sales Plan for the segments.
• Ensure to achieve objectives established in the Organization’s Strategic Plan. 

People Management

• Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments of ibis Chennai Sipcot.
• To ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, and guest service.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with all the departments.
• Respond to queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that all personnel are kept well informed of department’s objectives and policies.

Financial Management

• Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.

Operational Management

• Identify prospects for sales deals within targeted markets of the assigned area /segment and also prepare and conduct sales presentations in co ordination with the Sales Manager.
• Submit monthly and weekly sales plan and market analysis (monthly) as well as daily sales/activity reports.
• Contribute to increase in business volume.
• Prepare annual sales goals, develop working plans to carry out goals, compare actual achievements against goal,  periodically take necessary corrective action. 

You will possess:

• 1 to 2 years’ experience in a sales role.
• Strong focus and passion for hotel operations and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrated initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Confident and articulate communication, negotiation, relationship and networking skills.
• Time management skills with the ability to multitask.