Sales Manager Jobs
A Sales Manager in the hospitality industry is responsible for promoting and selling the services of a hotel, resort, or other hospitality business. They are typically in charge of identifying potential clients, developing business strategies, and maintaining relationships with existing clients to ensure their satisfaction and repeat business. They may also be involved in setting sales goals, analyzing market trends, and training sales staff. They play a crucial role in driving revenue and ensuring the overall profitability of the business.
Important skills for this role include excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service abilities, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A thorough understanding of sales principles and customer relationship management is also essential. Sales Managers should hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, and many employers prefer candidates with a Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP) accreditation. Prior to becoming a Sales Manager, a person may have roles such as Sales Representative, Sales Coordinator, or Business Development Officer in the hospitality or related industries.
Manager, Global Accounts (Remote)
- HelmsBriscoe
- Los Angeles, CA
- 3 days ago
- HelmsBriscoe
- Los Angeles, CA
- 3 days ago
Transition from hotel sales to being your own boss? Work remotely, on your own schedule, from anywhere? Use your hospitality expertise in a more flexible, entrepreneurial way?...
Remote Work
- HelmsBriscoe
- Honolulu, HI
- 3 days ago
- HelmsBriscoe
- Honolulu, HI
- 3 days ago
Transition from hotel sales to being your own boss? Work remotely, on your own schedule, from anywhere? Use your hospitality expertise in a more flexible, entrepreneurial way?...
Remote Work
- Patton Logistics, Inc.
- Brentwood, TN
- 6 days ago
- Patton Logistics, Inc.
- Brentwood, TN
- 6 days ago
The Business Consultant is responsible for providing strategic consulting services to our customers. This role works directly with clients who are exploring entering the logistics and...
Catering Sales Manager - Waldorf Astoria New York
- New York, NY
- 14 hours ago
- New York, NY
- 14 hours ago
** As Catering Sales Manager, you will support the Director of Catering in achieving outstanding guest service, team engagement, financial success, and event operations\....
Works with Conference Sales Managers, other Sales Managers, and Revenue Manager to assure maximum utilization of facility....
Emmy Squared Pizza is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Catering Sales Manager to lead catering sales, events, and client relationships....
Renaissance Milwaukee West, a AAA Four Diamond premium distinctive hotel is seeking an energized and curious minded Catering Sales Manager to join our Sales and Marketing Team....
Prior Catering Sales experience with track record of accomplishments is required. Hotel sales experience is highly preferred. Must possess exceptional customer service and a high sense of urgency....
Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn The Whitehall Hotel, a boutique hotel located in Chicago's Gold Coast, has a Sales Manager position opening....
Requirements: Experience: Minimum 2 years catering sales, or 2 years in hotel Catering/Convention Services, Banquet, Hotel Sales or Culinary Arts; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience...
manager, and weekly staff meeting....
Overview Seeking an experienced, ambitious, well groomedCatering Sales Manager to join our Team of Hospitality Professionals!...
Sales and Marketing - Catering Sales Manager
- West Lake Hills, TX
- 1 day ago
- West Lake Hills, TX
- 1 day ago
Solid knowledge of hotel service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Ability and experience in successfully selling and working in a high volume, time sensitive environment....
Catering Sales Manager (AAA Four Diamond Renaissance Milwaukee West)
- Milwaukee, WI
- 1 day ago
- Milwaukee, WI
- 1 day ago
Renaissance Milwaukee West, a AAA Four Diamond premium distinctive hotel is seeking an energized and curious minded Catering Sales Manager to join our Sales and Marketing Team....
Foodservice Sales Manager-Casino We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Sales Manager to lead and manage our casino team within the Las Vegas, Reno, and Wendover markets....
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Sales Managers offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Sales Manager position
- Networking
- Research Skills
- Outside Sales
- Prospecting
- Sales Forecasting
- Direct Sales
- Telemarketing
- Trade Shows
- Client Relationships
- Upselling
- Technology sales
- Closing Skills
- Corporate Sales
- Service Standards
- Event Execution
- Guest Relations
- Hotel Operations
- Banquet Catering
- Banquet Operations
- Guest Service
- Hotel Sales
- Catering Sales
- Group Sales
- Food and Beverage Management
- Quality of Service
- Menu Planning
- Hotel Management
- Menu Development
- Delphi
- Hospitality Management
- Catering
- Meeting Planning
- Sales Strategy
- Inspections
- Proposals
- Sales & Marketing
- Contract Negotiation
- Forecasting
- Customer Satisfaction
- Event Planning
- Closing
- Customer Relations
- Driving
- Negotiation
- Telephone Skills
- Presentation
- Events
- Education Experience
- Budgets
- Policy Development
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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