Leisure Sales Manager

As a Senior Leisure Sales Manager, you will be responsible for all direct revenues for business travel, consortia, wholesale and entertainment segments.  Sells hotel guestrooms through direct client contact with assigned market segments to meet or exceed established total company annual revenues and profit goals. This is a leadership position focused on client retention and new account development.  This role reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing.Establish a client base of accounts within assigned market segments through direct outside and inside sales activities for the purpose of securing business for the chain to ensure that predetermined annual sales expectations are met or exceededCollaborate with team members to ensure that competitive information and market developments are communicated on a timely mannerDevelop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to totally penetrate accounts to secure transient businessNegotiate guest room rates, and hotel services within approved booking guidelines. Confirms in writing to the client all requirements via sales contractConduct property site inspection tours of the chain’s facilities and services; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company policies and proceduresAccurately forecast personal bookings and cancellations against budgeted revenue.Determine and recommend prospective customers from market information / resources, develop and maintain prospecting listSolicit transient business through the preparation and execution of action plansIndependently responsible for achievement of objectives as outlined in the action plans. Within established parameters, quote and negotiate prices, confirming by written contractsAs directed, participate in tradeshows, client events, conventions and promotional events.Actively participate in prescribed sales trainingRespond promptly to client requests in a friendly, efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfactionMaintain a professional image at all times through appearance and dressComply with company policies and proceduresOther duties assigned