Sales Manager

At Staybridge Suites, our Sales Managers are responsible for direct selling the hotel, development of transient travel through negotiated terms, and management of all meeting room facilities (catering) for the purpose of maximizing profits of the hotel.  They draw from previous sales experience with a knowledge of hotel operations along with company and brand provided training to exceed guest satisfaction. 

We offer unique company perks and benefits such as:


* Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet benefits for Full-Time Associates


* Quarterly bonus potential  


* Pay for Grades for Dependents


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Scholarship Programs for Associates and Dependents


* 401k Retirement benefits


* Gym Reimbursement

About the Job


* Establish and maintain all contractual agreements for group room blocks with review by the Home Office.


* Develop and grow various markets and transient travel through negotiated terms, such as corporate or medical segments.


* Develop wholesale relationships that complement the overall hotel strategy.


* Solicit all market segments by using phone, in-person and virtual visits, trade shows, and other established strategies.


* Establish and maintain all contractual agreements for meetings (catering) facilities.


* Manage maintenance of all meetings room, equipment, and food and beverage for catering.  Must work with other departments to service the meeting space under their guidance.


* Responsible for meeting banquet event orders (BEO), coordinating specific departmental duties for events.


* Provide hotel site inspections for meetings, groups, conventions, corporate accounts, and all other markets.


* Responsible for posting all payments for group rooms and meetings.


* Maintain corporate file maintenance under the direction of the General Manager.


* Develop marketing and promotional strategies, targeting needs under the direction of the General Manager and Home Office.


* Maintain proactive sales and marketing plans under the direction of the General Manager and Home Office.


* Increase market share by using Agency360, finding business from the competitive set, and maximizing the production of current corporate accounts, etc. 


* Analyze the Smith Travel Research (STR) weekly and monthly reports and report findings to the General Manager, Revenue Manager, and Sales and Operations Manager. 


* Assist in preparation of department budget and overall sales objectives of the hotel.


* Maintain good communication channels with other hotel departments relating to group activities and general operations of the hotel.


* Participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly revenue meetings to review upcoming group or events.


* Maintain current and prospective client database, ensuring accessibility and compliance.


* Utilize best practices with regards to system-wide sales policies, strategies, and programs.
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