Sales Manager at VH-MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH INC

Edina, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solicitation, Revenue Goal Achievement, Telephone Solicitation, Outside Sales Calls, Site Inspections, Written Communication, Reporting, File Maintenance, Meeting Participation, Interdepartmental Collaboration, Trade Show Attendance, Community Event Participation, Market Trend Analysis, Competition Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Leadership

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington is a welcoming, full-service hotel located just minutes from the Mall of America, MSP Airport, and the best of the Twin Cities. Known for its warm DoubleTree hospitality (yes, including the signature cookie), the property blends modern comfort with genuine Midwestern friendliness. With spacious guest rooms, flexible meeting and event spaces, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a team that takes pride in creating memorable experiences, DoubleTree Bloomington is a place where both guests and team members feel valued. As part of the Hilton family, the hotel offers a supportive, people-first culture, opportunities for growth, and the chance to be part of a team that delivers exceptional service every day. Vinayaka Hospitality was founded in 2008 on a foundation of innovation, intelligence, and compassion. Our team takes pride in combining a passion for hospitality with practical hotel management. By collaborating with renowned brands like Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt, we efficiently manage 12 properties across diverse locations. Committed to ongoing growth, we actively seek opportunities and are dedicated to helping both our team and hotels thrive. We remain responsive and proactive in our strategies for sales, marketing, and revenue, ensuring swift adaptability to market changes. Beyond Management, we cultivate strong partnerships with major industry players, showcasing our dedication to success in the ever-evolving world of hospitality The DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington Hotel is searching for a Sales Manager to join our Sales Department. This position will Solicit group business that enables the hotel to meet and/or exceed revenue goals in rooms and food and beverage. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication. Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance. Participate in daily RevMax meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as required. Work with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers. Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings. Develop/maintain knowledge of market trends, competition and customers. Develop and maintain rapport with key community contacts & vendors to ensure a visible presence in the community. Be a leader and a role model to all employees. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel: Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events. Participate as team player with all departments. Assist with reports and/or competition data collection. SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Most tasks are performed independently or in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader. Must possess basic computer skills. Knowledge of hotels and competitive markets is preferred. Ensure that guest satisfaction is consistently obtained and maintained. Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures available for guidance. AVAILABILITY This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed work day, to include Holidays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determines the amount of hours that you work.

Responsibilities

The Sales Manager will be responsible for soliciting new and existing group business, focusing on rooms and food and beverage, to meet or exceed established revenue targets. This involves active outreach through various communication methods, preparing necessary documentation, and participating in key hotel meetings.