Area Sales Manager Lixi Hospitality Lexington, MA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $75,000 a year 3 days ago Qualifications Territory sales In-person customer service Territory management Organizational skills Sales strategy Experience with customer site (as sales environment) Negotiation Full Job Description A Hotel Area Sales Manager networks with potential clients, manages large accounts, works to maintain a loyal customer base, and executes hotel sales and marketing strategies. Working with the Director of Sales, the sales manager is responsible for bringing new business to the establishment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Area Sales Manager Understand the competitive landscape and position the hotels to secure business that meets or exceeds revenue expectations and profit goals. Solicit, negotiate, and book new and repeat clients using multiple channels such as social media, outside calls, and telemarketing. Connect with people in a meaningful way, continually innovating to expand the reach with key corporate, business, social and travel industry accounts. Tapping into community organizations and the media to elevate your hotels' market share awareness and driving further business. Actively participate in revenue management meetings and sales strategy discussions. Capture the client's vision and effectively communicate the specifications to appropriate departments. Rapidly respond to inquiries, concerns, and issues, ensuring an exceptional client experience and repeat future sales. Anticipate results of change events that create business opportunities. Meet or exceed sales goals
Requirements:
Demonstrates strong organizational skills. Exhibits excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Is willing and able to travel to establish and maintain client networks. Demonstrates ability to think creatively and analytically