Why us?:
Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire an Area BT Sales Manager supporting The Catbird Denver, The Oxford Hotel and The Crawford Hotel.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences. Sage Hospitality Group is looking for top talent and we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Overview:
Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach. Manager manages accounts with travel throughout the year and negotiates rates for those accounts which travel on a consistent basis. Manager does not book group business. Groups (10 or more rooms per night) will be turned over to the group sales team.
Responsibilities:

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

• Conduct research, surveys, personal investigation and studies marketplace and territory to effectively capitalize on the property strengths and sell against the competition.

EDUCATION/FORMAL TRAINING

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years of hospitality sales experience required. Business travel, corporate accounts, and transient market experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Requires knowledge of general sales techniques.
• Requires yield management experience.
• Requires highly developed customer service skills.
• Requires ability to hear, speak, read and write English fluently.
• Requires 12th grade level mathematics, spelling and reading skills.
• Requires effective business writing skills.
• Must have dexterity/mobility to meet clients on and off premises, to tour property and attend functions, to climb stairs, use door keys and operate basic office equipment.
• Vision to read fine print and computer screens, to see colors, to observe rooms in poorly lit conditions.
• Understand and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Work on more than one task at a time.
• Develop strong internal and customer relationships.
• Set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance.
• Solve problems and make sound business decisions.
• Respond to coaching, feedback and training. Strong and effective sales skills.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• None directly, but must work with front desk, reservations and the sales departments effectively.
• Indirect supervision of Sales Coordinator.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing
• Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
• Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs