Complex Sales Manager Position Available In Monroe, Florida

Complex Sales Manager Highgate Hotels, LP paid time off, paid holidays United States, Florida, Key West Jun 17, 2025 Complex Sales Manager Requisition

ID 2025-66991

Category Sales/Marketing Job Location US-FL-Key West Property Blue Flamingo Resort Key West Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu. Highgate also has a key presence in Barcelona. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $10B and generates over $2B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location Welcome to Key West – more a state of mind than a place. If you’ve been, you know. If not, get ready. There’s nothing quite like it. At the gateway to the island, Blue Flamingo brings bold design, elevated amenities, and vibrant experiences to life. With 245 stylish rooms, two lively pools with luxe cabanas, and two unique dining spots, it’s the perfect blend of playful and refined. Overview The Complex Sales Manager for The Keys Collection is responsible for effectively soliciting and becoming familiar with all accounts in his/her market segments. He/she is also responsible for prospecting and closing on assigned accounts/territory to positively impact hotel revenues. At Highgate, we offer excellent benefits to our Associates – Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays per year. Come join our Team on the beautiful Island of Key West. Responsibilities Attend daily Highgate Hotel Business Review (HHBR) meeting.
Develop a full working knowledge of the operations of the hotels, including Food and Beverage, Guest Services and Reservations.
Develop a complete knowledge of company sales policies and SOP’s, and ensure knowledge of and adherence to those policies by the sales team.
Meet or exceed set goals.
Operate the Sales Department within established sales expense budget.
Participate in required M.O.D. and Saturday office coverage as scheduled.
Initiate and follow up on leads.
Maintain and participate in an active sales solicitation program.
Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
Regularly contact existing accounts based on the tracing frequencies of the Account Coverage Program.
Meet or exceed sales solicitation call goals as assigned by the Director of Sales.
Invite clients to the hotel for entertainment, lunches, tours and site inspections.
Assist in implementing special promotions relating to direct sales segments, i.e. parties, sales blitzes, etc.
Assist in the preparation of required reports in a timely manner.
Be familiar with all Highgate Hotel sales policies and selling techniques with an emphasis on maximizing occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR).
Conduct a professional, thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and benefits of the property.
Use your property’s computerized sales management system to manage the hotel’s business, including (but not limited to) generating reports, entering business, blocking space and building accounts.
Meet and greet onsite contacts.
Abide by Prime Selling Time (PST).
Develop networking opportunities through active participation in community and professional associations, activities and events.
Review meeting planner evaluations with the Director of Sales to ensure that issues receive follow-up.
Entertain clients.
Handle inquiries as part of Inquiry Day Program.
Must have knowledge in all areas of banquet and event etiquette, guest relations and service standards.
Ability to operate independently and with a high degree of autonomy requiring excellent time management skills and self motivation
Solicit and respond to companies, clients to purchase food & beverage, rent meeting and event space
Coordinate the prompt, coureteous and efficient delivery of those products to satisfy the customers service needs and maximize the hotels’ profits
Draft proposals and contracts
Respond to customer inquiries as well as organizing arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events ie: set up and execution Qualifications College course work in related field helpful.
Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Must be skilled in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
Long hours sometimes required.
Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Perform other duties as requested by management. IND1