Hotel Sales Manager responsibilities

• Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking
• Identify new business leads by examining local market trends and competition activities
• Establish and grow our market share by developing and maintaining relationships with major group and catering clients
• Supports the director of sales and marketing in preparing the department budget as well as the hotel's overall sales goals and strategy
• Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the hotel at various industry tradeshows, conferences, and adhere to the guidelines of the budget and marketing plan

Hotel Sales Manager qualifications

• High school Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• Must have previous sales experience working in the hospitality industry
• 3 or more years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
• Understands how to communicate, negotiate, and network effectively
• Good organization and time management skills