Sales Manager

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Pittsburgh is a large Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. This beautiful 342 room property is in the heart of the downtown area, a half-mile from PPG Paints Arena – home to the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. We're blocks from Steel Plaza Station, providing rail access to PNC Park, Acruisure Stadium and the Cultural District.

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Overview:

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We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to maximize sales occupancy and rates in conjunction with hotel operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for sales, and a proven track record of success in driving revenue.

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Duties:

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- Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales calls, inside appointments, telephone calls, individual letter and direct mail. As a proactive sales manager, 80% (eighty) of time should be spent in active sales solicitation.

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- Assist the Director of Sales in the preparation of the annual marketing plan, including the action plans covering assigned market segments.

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- Send proposals on all leads which fit the profile of the property and actively follow through to convert from proposal to definite status. Proposals and confirmations should be sent to clients immediately upon holding space

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- Clearly outline on booking sheets client’s room block requirements, suite requirements, meeting and banquet space requirement so the accurate facilities may be reserved.

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- Obtain, document and route all necessary information on definite groups, including billing information, credit application, rooming list and VIP arrangements. Details on meeting arrangements, menus, audio-visual arrangements, etc., should be documented and passed on to catering manager for follow up

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- Responsible for maintaining a sales quota as assigned by DOS

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- Assist the Director of Sales on special projects as assigned.

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Requirements:

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- Proven experience in outside sales, account management, and negotiating contracts.

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- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a sales team.

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- Familiarity with technology sales and managing technical sales processes.

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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building rapport with clients.

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- Talk and listen to clients, demonstrating excellent sales skills by knowing and selling product in a professional and courteous manner

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If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for sales and leadership, we invite you to apply for the Sales Manager position. Join our team and take your career to new heights in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

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