Senior Sales Manager - InterContinental San Antonio (New Hotel Opening)

At IHG Hotels and Resorts, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.

As a global leader in the hospitality industry, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled service and creating memorable stays for travelers around the world.

Now, we are seeking a passionate and driven Sales Manager to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

Role Overview: As a Sr.

Sales Manager at the InterContinental Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, you will oversee and implement all sales activities for a specific area of responsibility or market segment(s).

Your primary focus will be on developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue growth.

You will play a key role in promoting our hotel, increasing occupancy rates, and enhancing our brand image in the local community.

Key Responsibilities:


* Sell hotel room nights through direct client contact, maintaining a high level of visibility for the hotel in major market areas.


* Achieve personal and team sales goals as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the hotel.


* Implement hotel-level tactical sales plans to increase profitability by enhancing average rates, occupancy, and business volume.


* Develop and maintain relationships with local community groups, companies, and attend conventions and trade shows to promote new business.


* Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts for your assigned area of responsibility.


* Actively participate in forecasting, goal setting, and annual budget processes.


* Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other hotel departments.


* Interact with guests, airlines, wholesalers, corporate accounts, travel agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and generate repeat business.


* Coordinate business group activities at the hotel and collaborate with other departments to facilitate services for prospective clients.


* Perform other duties as assigned and may serve as "manager on duty" as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field, and 4 years of experience in hospitality or hotel sales and marketing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


* Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages preferred.


* Ability to frequently stand, move within and outside the facility, lift items weighing up to 25 pounds, and handle objects.


* Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.


* Proficiency in reading, writing, mathematical concepts, problem-solving, reasoning, and motivating others.


* Willingness to travel for workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc.


* Valid Driver’s License may be required.


* Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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