Solicit and procure wedding groups as well as corporate, association, and incentive accounts in accordance with established marketing profiles and departmental policies and procedures.
Execute pre-qualification and rate negotiations, establish files, issue contracts, process bookings and appropriate follow-up correspondence with clients
Maintain frequent contact with established and prospective clients.
Service definite bookings including processing rooming lists, collecting payment, processing credit applications, creating and distributing resumes and appropriate follow-up correspondence with clients and other hotel departments.
Represent the property at trade shows, presentations and sales trips.
Continuing education and management training through programs provided by the property.
Meet established individual and team sales goals.
Assist in creating programs to improve convention groups room sales and to target soft and off-peak periods.
Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the department.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma required. College degree in Hotel Management, Marketing, or Business Administration preferred.
Three years of Hotel Sales experience required.
Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel required with a working knowledge of Ivvy preferred.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.