Sales Manager

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Location:CA -AB - Edmonton
+ M# B; Q2 v) Q4 `, ?Date Posted: 5-Dec-2012
  F. m9 Y8 B  g# o/ T+ lEmail: whg7104@whg.com

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Job Details
Job Description:
To acquire and maintain a solid base of customers, attaining a high level of profitability for the property. You will be accountable for generating budgeted revenue through development and implementation of a sales & marketing strategy.
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" f; ?* i& e  c• Solicit new business: Locally Negotiated, leisure, association, tours, sports, group markets and incentive travel through planned personal calls, mail outs and telephone solicitations.
# s3 f& L( J: Q3 Z* ~/ P• Develop and execute annual Business Plan and Sales and Marketing plan to ensure top line revenues are achieved;
• Execute individual travel bookings, group bookings, small meetings and catering business;
• Provide professional leadership to the sales team with a strong focus on achieving budgeted revenues;
• Investigate/follow-up on all Sales leads maintaining an effective trace system in order to convert potential business, lapsed business and maximize on repeat business.
• As part of the hotel's sales team, assist in the creation, planning and organization of any in-house promotional efforts of the hotel;
• Work with National/Regional Sales initiatives;
• Participate in trade shows;
# X1 z( b3 @: J) O" y9 U• Attend public relation functions; Participating in community and trade boards and committees on behalf of the hotel;
( R& F7 X3 F- X• To participate in Revenue/Yield Management meetings; Increase Market Share;
& J0 t. E6 W; r% @• Maintain close relationship with reservations and front office staff;
3 Y* g" i8 y# G8 z• Ensure top level delivery of expected guest service;

! t4 Z- @$ N1 M8 S- }* `3 g9 e$ ~Requirements:
6 }! m" H  m: s: s" \# A•1-2 year of Sales or Supervisory experience in a Limited Service Property or Full Service Property
• Ability to deal with all levels of management, staff and businesses in a professional manner;
6 G2 b1 D  \. [4 [# }• Ability to lead and develop;
, p$ [$ z2 @0 B3 h• Background in the development & execution of business, marketing and sales plans and operating budgets;
• Proven record of development of sales and marketing efforts;
* `# i* X" a% l( N7 }, `1 ?• Excellent oral & written communication skills; Strong organizational skills and be detailed orientated;
• Ability to work within deadlines;
/ x7 Z& N' m+ |) I+ Y3 r• High level of creativity and innovation;
  K) `7 O# `2 l+ ]5 C$ u- ?• Proven ability to manage multi-tasked assignments;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
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Additional Details
% b) P# y, ?0 XJob Available:Immediately
Bonus Plan: Yes
; ?( ?0 Z% t' L" I0 f& bWork Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
  D: t5 I' P$ h8 M; s% L) r( e/ w6 F: _Other: Meals, Drycleaning, car allowance, medical, dental
- U# G% b- \$ E; V) |Accommodation: No
4 |# n9 z( D( R" O& {Management Position:Yes
$ L4 b4 o; x) g5 }% M1 q* C, T/ SEntry Level Position: No
( d7 ^& E9 T: p2 K* H% sIndustry Categories: Hotel/Resort
! H# m& x( U% hPosition Categories: Corporate Office / Executive, Sales