Key Functions

• Develops, implements and sustains a consistent solicitation program focusing on increasing business, while fostering relationships for the special corporate and local catering market.
• Develops and manages relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Responsible for the development of the respective sales plan and revenue targets.
• Creates value for customers.
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence);
• Prepares weekly activity forecasts and schedule resources accordingly;
• Analyzes market information by using sales systems and implements strategy to achieve property’s financial corporate room and local catering goals.
• Participates actively in sales strategy meetings together with Revenue Management.
• Key financial responsibilities: Special Corporate segment, Local Catering.
• Reviews sales and catering guest satisfaction results to identify areas of improvement;
• Meets with guests during pre- and post-convention meetings to obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels, execution against contract and overall satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major;
• 2 years’ experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Results oriented and focused on continuous process improvement;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have the ability to anticipate guest needs, change goals and direction quickly and multitasking is essential to succeed in this role.

Interested candidates, please send your CV with subject “Senior Sales Manager” to boulevard.careers@absheronhotelgroup.com until November 20, 2020. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the further stages of the recruitment process.