Sales Manager

The Cambria New Haven is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to maximize and expand client relationships. The Sales Manager will be focused on selling, growing the business and managing accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and revenue goals. This will include but not limited to conducting site visits, performing outside calls, attending trade shows, communicating and coordinating with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction and developing relationships with clients. Other duties include preparing reports, develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients and maintain knowledge of hotel, market, and brand.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages of $55,000-65,000 annually based on experience
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Brings a strategic approach to growing our business and thrives on the pursuit of client attraction while creating memorable meeting and event experiences.
• Move throughout property to conduct site inspections. Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form to previous, current and potential clients.
• Handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. Coordinate various departments' participation in servicing accounts.
• Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel and review competition.
• Prepare information for, meet with and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential business from that account.
• Represent hotel at trade shows. Set up exhibits involving bending, stooping, lifting and reaching overhead.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Minimum two years of Hotel Sales Manager experience is required.
• Local market knowledge is highly preferred.