Job Description
Titan Hotel Group is a growing hotel management company and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Group Sales Manager at our Connecticut hotels.
Primary Objective of Position:
Responsible for booking all social groups and/or meetings from start to finish, assist the sales team in the overall sales effort of the hotel to achieve optimal occupancy and use, maximizing revenue and meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Book all social groups and meeting functions for the property.
- Proactive Selling – learning about the potential clients coming to the area and working hard to gain the business.
- Prospecting – solicit profitable new and repeat business from potential and existing accounts.
- Event coordination (remote) – with both the clients and other departments.
- Follow up – on all groups and events that have taken place with a 48-hour period.
- Help achieve group revenue goals given on a quarterly basis that are coinciding with the annual budget.
- Answering phones; processing letters, proposals and contracts accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain filing, tracking system and other office procedures.
- Participate in sales blitzes if available.
- Attend inhouse meetings as needed – weekly sales meeting (approx. 2hrs).
- Keep the Sales Team and General Managers promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
- Attend Company sponsored functions (Titan Leadership Meetings)
- Dial in to Revenue Management strategy calls, if available.
Knowledge and Skills:
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
Experience: Two full years of employment within the hospitality industry. Knowledge of Fosse, MARSHA and STS are encouraged.
Skills and Abilities: Requires knowledge of Sales/Hospitality profession. Requires ability to make decisions and determine a course of action quickly.
- Must possess communication skills to negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel and clients.
- Must be able to work with and understand basic accounting and arithmetic functions.
- Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities or information and make logical conclusions and recommendations.
- Must work well independently.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Multiple locations
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