Job Description

We're looking for an active, customer-focused team player with exceptional sales skills to be the next sales manager at our busy hotel. You'll be in charge of developing a sales plan that includes soliciting new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets via outside sales calls, on-site visits, sales tours, and community networking. This energetic salesperson will be able to enhance revenue by researching local market trends and competition behavior to discover and close business leads. Please apply today if you have 2 years or more of experience in sales and marketing, enjoy taking on new challenges, and enjoy meeting new people! This is a bonus-eligible position. Responsibilities:

• Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads
• Establish and grow our market share by developing and maintaining relationships with major group and catering clients
• Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking
• Attend various industry tradeshows and conferences as a professional representative of the hotel, while adhering to the budget and marketing plan requirements
• Supports the director of sales and marketing in preparing the department budget as well as the hotel's overall sales goals and strategy

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, and bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• Demonstrated exceptional social, verbal, and negotiating abilities
• 3+ years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
• Outstanding organizational skills and time management
• This position requires previous work experience in a hospitality role

About Company: Marriott Schaumburg is located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and boasts easy access to the highway for quick drives to downtown Chicago or O'Hare International Airport. Discover the shops at Woodfield Mall or Legoland, both one mile from our hotel. After a productive day at Schaumburg Convention Center, unwind at TopGolf Chicago or continue your work at our hotel.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Local area,

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