Sales Manager

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Primary Responsibilities:

1. DRIVE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

• Achieve individual target for corporate accounts, both local and groups 
• Maximize guest room and function room revenues by proper yielding during peak and need periods
• Be able to execute projects and action plans that will develop new accounts and lead and eventually turn into confirmed business for the hotel
• Drive function space optimization/maximization, to ensure best utilization of space for guest experience and financial performance of department
• Handle internal events efficiently, to allow for revenue generation maximization while addressing internal needs.

2. IMPLEMENT BUSINESS PLANS ON ACQUISITIONS, RETENTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ACCOUNTS

• Actively participate in the review of all the client surveys and feedback results on a frequent basis, giving recommendations and action plans to further improve the department
• Ensure that successes are built upon and develop action plans when necessary, to address any deficiencies
• Conduct regular activities with bookers and decision makers to develop relationships and instill product retention

Knowledge & Experience

• University/College Degree in a related discipline is required
• At least 1 year experience of the same capacity in a Hospitality Sales environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Windows applications and/or relevant computer applications required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Ability to focus attention on guests needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times 

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Service oriented with an eye for details 
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Good presentation and influencing skills
• Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures  
• Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively 
• Ability to work independently and has good initiative under dynamic environment 
• Self-motivated and energetic