Hotel Sales Manager

We're looking for an active customer-focused team player with exceptional sales skills to be the next sales manager at our busy hotel. You'll be in charge of developing a sales and marketing plan that includes soliciting new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets via outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking. This energetic leader will be able to enhance revenue by researching local market trends and competition behavior to discover and close business leads. Please apply today if you have experience in sales and enjoy taking on new challenges, and enjoy meeting new people!

• Generate new business, close deals, and increase revenue by cold calling, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking
• Create and maintain connections with key group and catering accounts in order to keep and expand our market share
• Collaborate on creating and planning the department budget with the director of sales and marketing to align overall sales objectives and strategies for the hotel
• Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads
• Represent property at appropriate travel industry trade shows and conferences while adhering to the guidelines of the marketing plan and budget

• Exhibits superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Stays organized and manage time well
• This position requires previous work experience in a hospitality role
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar major is desired

We're just off Highway 2, seven miles from downtown attractions including the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and boutique businesses like Hurts Donut Co and the Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema in the historic Haymarket district. Get some time on the green five minutes north at Holmes Park Golf Course.