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Virgin Hotels · 2 weeks ago

Business Travel Sales Manager

New York, NY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

Virgin Hotels is a company that values creating amazing experiences for guests and teammates alike. They are seeking a Business Travel Sales Manager who will be responsible for developing business travel, group events, and travel industry business to meet revenue goals while cultivating strong client relationships.

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Responsibilities

Through the usual functions (sales presentations, prospecting, sales calls, site inspections, client entertainment and business travel) the Sales Manager is responsible for developing business and meeting revenue goals. Our candidate smells new opportunities and responds authenticity and in a professional manner

The Sales Manager is cool under pressure and specializes in problem solving. As a titan of the industry they are involved in networking organizations and a proud representative of Virgin Hotels. Through their untouched relationships they have their finger on the pulse with supply, demand and market fluctuations

Constantly evolving quarterly action plans will be prepared and accounts will be targeted. The Sales Manager will follow the sales & catering guidelines to book the highest quality business. Reports will be cultivated and we do some have some rules and standards to live by (but we promise not to make it too painful). Timely responses to clients and proactive communication within the hotel are musts and using “us”, “we”, and “our” are the keys to success

We live to learn. The Sales Manager is open to developing their professional selling skills through Virgin Hotels organized training programs and weekly refreshers

The Sales Manager’s main role is bringing in the biz, so customer relations must be on top. We believe live is better than scripted and are looking for those who love hotel sales. To be considered, you must be a self-motivated rock star who is organized and thinks a little differently. We like to call it, a Rainmaker

Qualification

Hospitality experienceSales experienceCustomer relationsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skillsMS OfficeTeam playerCreativityLeadership abilityInitiative

Required

Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the United States

Candidates must have previous hospitality experience. Hospitality could encompass; hotels, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and other event spaces

Minimum 1-2 years of previous sales as well as supervisory experience

Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with clients, guests, vendors, teammates/management, in person, in writing and on the telephone

Proficient in Teams MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Great team player with the ability create excellent working relationships across the group

Collaborative approach with all departments, particularly food & beverage and of course, the sales & marketing and events team

Ability to break down barriers and resolving potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly

Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management

Creativity and innovation are essential

Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach

Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible

Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions

Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation and organization skills of utmost importance

Comply with all safety and health department procedures, as well as, all state and federal liquor laws

Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once

Enthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate others

Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service