Sales Manager - Hotel Indigo Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
899 Francisco St
Updated: May 27
JOB OVERVIEW
Develop business through direct sales solicitation for an assigned territory or market segment(s).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FINANCIAL RETURNS
Establish client base of individuals, organizations, associations, social, and/or corporate businesses through direct outside and inside selling to secure business for the hotel to ensure that room night sales and revenue goals are met or exceeded.
Actively prospect and qualify new business.
Achieve personal and team goals as assigned.
Negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rental, function space, and/or hotel services within approved booking guidelines. Accurately produce and/or review all sales contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders.
May assist in developing and implementing sales plans. May also participate in the annual budgeting and planning process.
PEOPLE
Work closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients. Disseminate sales-related information to other departments as appropriate.
Arrange and conduct special events, site inspections, and off-site presentations for potential clients. Entertain clients in accordance with established company and hotel policies and guidelines.
Maintain client files and update information daily in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Produce monthly sales-related reports and sales forecasts for assigned areas of responsibility.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel departments.
GUEST EXPERIENCE
- Attend and represent hotel at trade shows and conventions and/or participate in sales trips to key feeder markets.
- Follow up with clients regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel departments.
- Interact with outside contacts:
- Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction.
- Airlines, wholesalers, corporate accounts, travel agencies, ad agencies, etc. – to ensure repeat business, follow up on events, and generate new business.
- Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups).
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
- Monitor and handle inquiry calls and provide client proposals in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May serve as “manager on duty” as required.
ACCOUNTABILITY
This job is a sales professional with established sales and goals.
What We Need From You
Some College plus 1-2 years sales or marketing related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related degree preferred. Prior hotel sales experience preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.
What We Offer
$31.13 - $34.59 is the hourly pay range for this role based on your experience.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental, vision insurance, 401K, and many other benefits to eligible employees.
Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself. So what's your passion Please click “Apply” and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.
IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans
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Develop business through direct sales solicitation for an assigned territory or market segment(s). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFINANCIAL RETURNS - Establish client base of individuals, organizations, associations, social, and/or corporate businesses through direct outside and inside selling to secure business for the hotel to ensure that room night sales and revenue goals are met or exceeded. Actively prospect and qualify new business. Achieve personal and team goals as assigned. Negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rental, function space, and/or hotel services within approved booking guidelines. Accurately produce and/or review all sales contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders. May assist in developing and implementing sales plans. May also participate in the annual budgeting and planning process. PEOPLE - Work closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients. Disseminate sales-related information to other departments as appropriate. Arrange and conduct special events, site inspections, and off-site presentations for potential clients. Entertain clients in accordance with established company and hotel policies and guidelines. Maintain client files and update information daily in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Produce monthly sales-related reports and sales forecasts for assigned areas of responsibility. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel departments. GUEST EXPERIENCE - Attend and represent hotel at trade shows and conventions and/or participate in sales trips to key feeder markets. Follow up with clients regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel departments. Interact with outside contacts:Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction. Airlines, wholesalers, corporate accounts, travel agencies, ad agencies, etc. – to ensure repeat business, follow up on events, and generate new business. Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups). RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS - Monitor and handle inquiry calls and provide client proposals in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. May serve as “manager on duty” as required. ACCOUNTABILITY - This job is a sales professional with established sales and goals. What We Need From You. Some College plus 1-2 years sales or marketing related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related degree preferred. Prior hotel sales experience preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.
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