Discover unparalleled convenience and comfort at the Holiday Inn Express andSuites Wheat Ridge-Denver West, situated off Kipling Street in West Denver.Embrace free Wi-Fi and easy access to top destinations including Arvada,Golden, Lakewood, Denver Federal Center, Lutz-Stenger Sports Complex anddowntown Denver.
Join our amazing team at the Holiday Inn Express and SuitesWheat Ridge-Denver West as our Hotel Sales Manager. This position offers a salary of $50,000 to $55,000 plus quarterly bonus potential.
The hotel sales manager is responsible for maximizing hotel revenue by developing and executing strategic sales plans, building relationships with clients, negotiating contracts, securing bookings, group reservations, and corporate contracts, all while aiming to meet or exceed occupancy and revenue targets through proactive sales initiatives and market analysis.
- Creating and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue goals, including identifying target markets, analyzing market trends,and developing sales campaigns.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, including corporate accounts, event planners, and travel agencies, to secure repeat business and referrals.
- Proactively prospecting for new business through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events.
- Negotiating contract terms and rates with clients to ensure profitable agreements.
- Analyzing sales data to identify trends, forecast future sales, and track performance against targets.
- Working closely with the marketing team to develop promotional strategies, operations team to ensure smooth event execution, and front desk to manage guest inquiries.
Requirements
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients
- Strong sales acumen, including negotiation and closing techniques
- Understanding of the hospitality industry and market dynamics
- Proficiency in CRM systems to manage customer data and sales pipelines
- Analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions
At GF we believe that people arethe key to our success. We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities, competitive compensation plus a great culture.
GF Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning full-serviceownership and management company that specializes in hotels, resorts, golfcourses, and other related hospitality assets. Since its founding in 1988, GFhas operated over 800 properties in 46 states. GF's expertise includes but isnot limited to Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage, Revenue Strategy,Information Technology, Human Resources and a complete Accounting System.Currently, GF partners with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Choice, Wyndham, BestWestern, among others, as well as individual properties. With its award-winning approach to maximizing guest satisfaction, GF has been recognized as one of thetop management companies in the industry.
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