Dual Brand Sales Manager - Courtyard/Residence Inn

Dual Brand Sales Manager - Cincinnati, OH

Sales Manager reports to: General Manager

Lexington Hotel Group is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic sales professional with Hotel Sales experience to join our growing team. This candidate needs to be self-motivated and driven by the hunt. Must be able to communicate in a positive and productive way both internally and externally to ensure success for the customer and the hotel and boost top-line revenue growth.

The ideal candidate is:

• Service-Oriented- and Focused on Exceeding Guest Expectations
• Organized and Detail Oriented
• Self-Motivated and able to Multi-Task and meet Deadlines
• Work Collaboratively with the Hotel Team and Market Team
• Able to effectively manage a Fast-Paced Hotel Environment
• Willing and able to Prospect Current and Prospective accounts

What Sets Lexington Management Apart from the Rest: Lexington Management prides itself by hiring and promoting the BEST OF THE BEST in the hotel industry with decades of combined Marriott International, Choice and Hilton Worldwide experience. Our Leadership team is innovative, progressive and understands the ever-changing business of Hotel Management. WE HIRE THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY, PROVIDE THE MOST EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE TOOLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND HAVE BUILT A FOUNDATION OF LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT AND HELP YOU THRIVE!!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Execute Sales and Marketing Plan to drive business in new and existing markets.
• Establish and Maintain customer relationships.
• Oversee all administrative requirements including rooming lists, group blocks, preferred rates, contracts, cutoff dates, etc. timely and accurately.
• Understand and keep up to date with industry and competitive landscape knowledge.
• Collaboratively work with the General Manager to achieve 100% or more of business transient goals, group room goals, and catering revenue goals, through ADR and occupancy.
• Prospect new and existing business opportunities proactively through weekly appointments, cold calls, warm referrals, networking, follow up, internet prospecting and sales blitzes.
• Qualify small to mid-size meetings with and without F&B, create BEO and Finalize Details.
• Communicate effectively to both internal and external customers.
• Document all sales activities for tracking.
• We are a Team Focused organization and must be able to assist as needed in all areas of the organization.
• Ability to train and learn a variety of software systems required for tracking, reserving and reporting
• In addition to Marketing Plan, participate with GM on annual Sales Expense Budget Process
• Understand and prepare Individual SMART plans (quarterly) aligning with hotel business objectives & market conditions
• Attend Weekly revenue meetings and stay ahead and group trends, pick up, cutoff dates in order for the hotel to have an accurate knowledge for hotel occupancy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of HOTEL sales experience. Candidates without a minimum Hotel Sales Experience will not be considered.
• Leadership Experience is a plus.
• Detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional customer service is a requirement.
• Some catering experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary commensurate to experience.
• 401K options.
• Vacation and Holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Training and Development.
• Vision, Flex Spending, Life, Short and Long Term Disability.
• Health and Dental.

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