Assistant Manager Sales

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshvara and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Sales Manager

Through your passion and motivation, you sell memorable experience to guests who stay in your property. You are professional and knowledgeable about your property, and you build strong relationships and create bond with your guests.

What you will be doing:

• • Achieve daily targeted number of sales calls with effectiveness
  • Develop business leads for the Hotel on a weekly basis
  • Prepare monthly list of accounts to penetrate for the following month
  • Prepare monthly action plan for main market segment
  • Perform monthly review account profile on room nights production and average rate
  • Monitor competitors’ rate strategy, account penetration and marketing activities to maintain a competitive edge
  • Fully responsible of accounts under his/her management , including contracting, updating profile and renewing contracts
  • Update management on VIP arrivals, meet and greet accordingly
  • Up-sell, cross-sell and promote Hotel facilities & services at every available opportunity in order to maximize sales revenue
  • Conduct negotiations to achieve the best profit and rates for the Hotel

1. Relevant sales experience is an asset
2. Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
3. Highly responsible & reliable
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
5. Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times