Sales Manager

Lexington hotel group is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic sales professional. The candidate needs to be self motivated and driven by the hunt. Must be able to communicate in a positive and productive way both internally and externally to ensure success for the customer and the hotel. The ideal candidate is serviced-oriented, motivated, passionate, collaborative, and has a deep understanding of how to develop and maintain relationships with customers, how to effectively prospect and how to positively and creatively work in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and Execute sales and Marketing plan to drive business in new and existing markets.

* Establish and maintain customer relationships.

* Understand and keep up to date with General Manager to achieve 100 % or more of business transient goals, group room goals, and catering revenue goals, through ADR and occupancy.

* Prospect new and existing business opportunities proactively outside appointments, cold calls, warm referrals, networking, follow up, internet prospecting and sales blitzes.

* Qualify small to midsize meetings with and without F and B, create BEO and finalize details.

* Communicate effectively to both internal and external customers.

* We are a team focused organization and must be able to assist as needed in all areas of the organization.

Requirements:

* Minimum 2 years hotel sales experience.

* Detail oriented.

* Strong written and verbal skills.

* Strong organizational skills.

* Must be able to manage multiple tasks.

* Provide exceptional customer service.

* Some catering experience is preferred.

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