Intercontinental Hotels Group Miami , FL 33196
Posted 2 months ago
About us:
As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.
At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:
Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests' needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.
A Shining Star Among Downtown Miami Hotels, the InterContinental Miami features the city's premier accommodations, convention, and meeting facilities. Overlooking sparkling Biscayne Bay, we provide a secure, inviting environment in a well-established area of the city. Priding ourselves on being ONE GREAT TEAM, and eight times TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel.
Your day to day:
As a Sr. Leisure Sales Manager you will develop and manage through direct sales efforts the transient business travel (Corporate accounts and Travel Agencies) and domestic transient leisure travel partners' segments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish client base of Travel partners, organizations, associations, social, and/or corporate businesses through direct outside and inside selling to secure business for the hotel to ensure that room night sales and revenue goals are met or exceeded. Actively prospect and qualify new business.
Achieve personal and team goals as assigned.
Negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rental, function space, and/or hotel services within approved booking guidelines. Accurately produce and/or review all sales contracts, rate agreements.
Monitor and handle inquiry calls and provide client proposals in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures
Work closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients. Disseminate sales-related information to other departments as appropriate.
Arrange and conduct sales calls, participation to tradeshows, special events, site inspections, and off-site presentations for potential clients in the US. Entertain clients in accordance with established company and hotel policies and guidelines.
Maintain strong relationship with the IHG regional Offices and establish synergies
Optimize the IHG preferred partners production for the Luxury and Lifestyle program in addition to the Corporate Golf Flex Program
Prospect the local corporate accounts and develop strategies to capture additional revenues
Maintain client files and update information daily in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Produce monthly sales-related reports and sales forecasts for assigned area of responsibility.
Attend and represent hotel at trade shows and conventions and/or participate in sales trips to key feeder markets.
Follow up with clients regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel departments.
Interact with outside contacts:
Guests - to ensure their total satisfaction
Corporate accounts, travel agencies, leisure travel agencies, etc. - to ensure repeat business, follow up on events, and generate new business
Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups)
May assist in developing and implementing sales plans. May also participate in the annual budgeting and planning process.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May serve as "manager on duty" as required.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
This job is a sales professional with established sales goals.
What we need from you:
Qualifications and Requirements:
Some College plus 5 years sales or marketing related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related degree preferred. Prior hotel sales experience preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.
This job requires ability to perform the following:
Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility
Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
Handling objects
Other:
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training
Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
Ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc.
May require a valid Driver's License.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
What we offer:
In return we will give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.
IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/ Disabled.
Intercontinental Hotels Group