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JOB SUMMARY

As the local, on property sales contact for clients and guests, the Group and Catering Sales Manager is responsible for proactively soliciting and handling all revenue-related opportunities in sales. Actively upsells each business opportunity to maximize all revenues. Achieves personal and team related revenue goals for the hotel. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Solicit, book, plan and coordinate meetings/functions while maximizing the banquet space to meet/exceed sales goals. Utilize prospecting skills and strong business sense to consistently exceed sales and catering revenue goals. Report all Group and Catering activities to the Director of Sales & Marketing. Enliven the Westmont Standards within the Department and the hotel. Support all Corporate and hotel initiatives as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

BUSINESS RESULTS

• Builds the department top line revenue by adhering to sales strategy guidelines set forth by the Director of Sales & Marketing. Identifies revenue opportunities for the hotels based on the event profile.
• Meets and exceeds individual revenue goals. Effectively manages client budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs and identify opportunities to up-sell products and services throughout the sales process.
• Exceeds company minimum standards with the sales process and acts as a mentor for others within this area.
• Understands the overall market in which they sell-competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply, and demand, etc.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, etc.
• Conducts customer site inspections.
• Excels at proactive selling. Targets key accounts, markets, or segments with heavy emphasis on proactive solicitation and account saturation. Proactively identifies, qualifies, and solicits new business to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals. Focuses on accounts with larger potential sales revenue.
• Responds to incoming inquiries within their market segment within four hours.
• Closes the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel’s needs.
• Accurately forecasts group sleeping rooms and revenue for his/her groups prior to the turnover and continues to be a partner for this process after the turnover.
• Creates sales contracts as required.
• Comprehends budgets as needed to assist in the financial management of department. Understands the impact of department’s role in the overall financial goals and objectives of the hotels and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Solicit, negotiate, and book new and repeat business through efforts (sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc…) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals.
• Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet/exceed sales goals.
• Plan, upsell and detail the meeting/function with the client including space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc… Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel, and resolve any issues, complaints, and problems to ensure quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare status and period end reports to keep management abreast of activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate/hotel procedures and products and the competition’s product, strengths, and weaknesses to continually improve sales strategies and the achievement of goals.
• Responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel.
• Proactively identifies, qualifies, and solicits new catering business to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals.
• Closes the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel needs.
• Understands competitors’ strengths and weaknesses and knows how to sell against them.
• Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
• Effectively develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for catering sales opportunities.
• Effectively manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to include sales calls (to include outside sales calls), prospecting/solicitation calls, entertainment, bridal shows, etc.
• Effectively use sales resources and administrative/support staff.
• Conducts site inspections.
• Creates proposals as required.
• Creates contracts as required.
• Possesses excellent telephone sales skills.
• Possesses strong overall sales skills.
• Understands contract management and legalities.
• Possesses operational knowledge and/or appreciation of operations challenges.
• Has basic knowledge of food and beverage compositions.
• Is knowledgeable of food trends, food and beverage composition, and menu planning. Exercises creativity in designing catering sales solutions.
• Understands food and beverage forecasting and attrition.
• Understands need time strategy as developed by the Revenue Management Team (i.e., Director of Sales & Marketing.)
• Follows all Free Sell guidelines as specified by the Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Follows all sales strategy as specified by the Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Understands and achieves team and individual goals.
• Participate in communication and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote sales.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as required.
• Due to the nature of the business the individual may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

GUEST SATISFACTION

• Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction and builds long terms mutually beneficial customer relationships to support future revenue growth.
• Coordinates and communicates verbally and in writing with customer (internal and external) regarding event details. Follows up with customer post-event.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality and ensures consistent, high-level service throughout all phases of hotel events. Ensures products and services sold to the Event Planners meet or exceed their expectations, create loyalty, and leads to increased market share.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Utilizes CI/TY or other hotel system to capture and manage customer information on a daily basis.

LEADERSHIP

…applies broad business knowledge and balances both a short-and long-term perspective to generate strategies while leading the organization to achieve them.

• Demonstrates commitment to Westmont Hospitality operating principles and philosophies.
• Holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
• Contributes to team results.
• Deals with change effectively.
• Makes decisions, including employees/team and commits to a course of action with available information.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

…eliminates insular thinking by fostering a positive climate for work relationships and teams committed to achieving organizational goals and initiatives.

• Treats people fairly, with dignity and respect.
• Works to meet goals in a manner that does not disadvantage other employees or groups.
• Demonstrates business ethics and personal integrity, i.e., is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual.
• Listens and responds to others.
• Is interested in other’s views even if they counter own views.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience

• Must have 3+ years of progressive sales experience.
• 2+ years of hotel catering experience or similar industry.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry preferred; experience selling luxury brands and experiential services preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Aggressive negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business with a high conversion ratio.
• Possesses software knowledge (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Possesses systems knowledge (CI/TY).
• Must be able to “Knock on doors” to get the business.
• Knows how to conduct research on the Internet.
• Uncovering new customers.
• Effective sales skills to up-sell products and services.
• Knowledge of menu planning, food presentation, and banquet and event service operations.
• Ability to manage guest room and meeting space inventories.
• Strong customer development and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department.
• Knowledge of AV products and services at both hotels.
• Knowledge of contract management and legalities.
• Financial management skills e.g., ability to understand P&L statements, manage operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer and associate relation skills.
• Strong presentation and platform skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong “Closing skills”.
• Strong “persuasion” skills.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems.
• Effective decision-making skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, smiling. Lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds.

Hotel ICON Houston

Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions (HMS) is an experiential marketing and lifestyle engagement agency looking to hire a highly organized, energetic, motivated Sr Account Coordinator to work with the National Field Manager on field-facing responsibilities and day-to-day tasks to maintain execution standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to training decks, field roster trackers, on-boarding and off-boarding checklists, ordering and shipping assets to the field. This position will be located in Chicago, IL.

We are looking for an extremely organized and highly detailed individual who can handle working in a collaborative, hybrid agency relationship with the world’s largest and most innovative brewer to execute a robust sampling strategy across the United States. The candidate must be comfortable and confident juggling a range of duties involving multiple teams. Candidate will have agency, customer service and project coordination experience. Candidate must be pro-active, flexible, and have the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with tremendous growth opportunity for the business and professionally.

Responsibilities

·Create and maintain multiple ​trackers

·Strong experience with excel and PowerPoint

·Shipping assets and activation elements to each market

·Own and manage key trackers with market information

·Organizing and storing all weekly recaps

·Managing any internal WhatsApp chats with the team

·Warehouse inventory and management

·Ordering activation elements

·Team travel coordinator​

·Order and maintain team credit cards

Qualifications

·2-3 years of relevant professional/client management experience (preferably in an experiential/event agency setting)

·Strong experience with Excel and PowerPoint necessary

·Strong verbal and written communication skills

·Professional demeanor, projects confidence and enthusiasm for the business

·Excellent time/project management and organizational skills

·Understanding of accounting

·Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google programs

·History of establishing effective working relationships across a diverse team

·Flexible schedule including the ability to work long/extended hours (including weekends and holidays) as needed

·College graduate in related discipline or equivalent related work experience

·Experience with event production

·Experience in contracted staff management (Brand Ambassadors, Market Managers, On-site staff)

·Familiarity with project management tools

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED WORK HOURS:

Full time salaried position with a minimum 40hrs per week. Requires periods of extended hours (including weekends and/or holidays) and travel.

WORKING AT HMS

Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions is an experiential marketing and lifestyle engagement agency located in Cornelius, NC. Since 2006, industry-leading companies have turned to Hirschfeld to develop creative ways of using sports and entertainment to connect their brands to the consumer. From event marketing and mobile tours to sponsorship and hospitality, Hirschfeld delivers innovative solutions that produce results.

At Hirschfeld, we are passionate about creating awe-inspiring moments, for both clients and employees alike, constantly striving to exceed expectations. We believe that we are “Better Together”, and that a diverse and inclusive company is more innovative and successful, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of our culture and business.

It’s a place where you’ll be challenged to think differently and to be different. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make our team members who they are. We strive to foster a culture where differences are not just appreciated but celebrated. We embrace that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission of bringing one-of-a-kind experiences to our customers where they live, work, and play. We strive to ensure that each team member has an equally valued “seat at the table”. We’re honest, humble, and hungry. Get ready to work hard, work smart, and have fun!

Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions

Position/Title: BDM/BD(Regional)

Reports To:Account Sales Director

Location: USA

Who are we?

LEEDARSON provides various IoT solutions for your Smart Home, such as automation, security,entertainment, and lighting. Our products are widely used in residential, commercial and industrial applications all over the world; including North & South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia .

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a personable Business Developer Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be working with a team of five working with one of our global clients. The Business Developer is responsible for achieving sales targets by developing, building and strengthening long-term relationships with key clients. The Business Developer will drive assigned client business opportunities by identifying key contacts, assessing needs, negotiating price and contract terms,and closing new business. The sales team functions together to develop, implement, and execute complex sales goals with Leedarson’s key customers. You are a self-motivated team player with energy and enthusiasm towards achieving sales goals. You enjoy working in a diverse and multicultural organization and is equipped with cultural competency to communicate effectively across different cultures and across work groups .

Essential Duties

1. Sales Plan:

-Answer for the business growth and achieve annual sales plan.

2.Customer relationship:

-Build and expands strategic business relationships and have good communication with key stakeholders well understanding in the changes of customer O-chart.

-Answer for the relevant customer events.

3. Product Proposal:

-Deep dive customer product strategy/Launch plan and competitor info.

-Marketing research and benchmark analysis.

-Clearly communicate requirements and customer needs to internal team.

-Work with product manager closely and offer product proposal to win more business from customer.

4.Account Plan:

-Well understanding in customer needs and future development strategies, make three-five year attack plans to achieve company’s business goal.

-Manage business in one or more key product categories for a key account including

strategy creation, opportunity identification, driving promotional strategies.

5.Project Management:

-Work closely with product manager and R&D team, control the milestone of the project to meet customer’s launch plan.

Minimum Qualifications & Education:

1.4-year college degree or experience in a similar position

2.Proven track record exceeding sales goals and target

3.Proficient with computer systems and software programs

4.Possess strong sales leadership and project management skills

5.Exhibits good analytical, statistical and problem-solving skills

6.Displays good interpersonal/customer relation skills

7.Effective and professional communication

8.Ability to travel may be required up to 15%

9.Experience in the retail market and better lighting segmentation

Working Conditions

Working remotely. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Essential physical requirements, such as standing,stooping, or typing. Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary – up to 10 pounds; light – up to 20 pounds;medium – up to 50 pounds; heavy – over 50 pounds. On occasion required to be on evening calls as a regular part of the job.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

LEEDARSON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion,color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation,gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

LEEDARSON IoT Technology Inc.

Job Overview:

The Sales Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood is a beautifully maintained meticulous property. The sales manager for this property is fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space and other services to customer groups, managing accounts, and conducting site inspections, solicits and generates business. Duties also include preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilizes Hilton systems and coordinates customer service requirements as appropriate. The Sales Manager will also participate and may lead event meetings, sales and other staff meetings. The Sales Manager also works as a team member with the sales and catering staff to in close contact with assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prospect for new business through solicitation, networking, cold-calling.
• Move throughout property to conduct site inspections. Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form to previous, current and potential clients.
• Handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. Coordinate various departments’ participation in servicing accounts.
• Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate to generate potential business from that account.
• Improve hotel visibility by conducting outside sales calls/blitzes, attending trade shows and market segment related events
• Travel out of town to solicit business in feeder cities.
• Design and deliver marketing promotions and campaigns involving direct mail, social media, ads, etc.
• Meet or exceed established monthly, quarterly and annual targeted sales goals and profit margins.
• Maintain an active list of accounts to ensure continuous relationship development
• Develop and execute monthly focused and aggressive action plans
• Communicate with internal business partners on upcoming group needs, VIP clients, meeting functions.
• Maintain and secure repeat business through client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Maintain knowledge of industry and trends in market, particularly amongst competitor set.
• Maintains regular attendance and is consistently on time.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the dress code.
• Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES, WORK SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Other competencies not listed may be required for specific positions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact.
• Basic mathematical and calculator skills to prepare cost proposals.
• Takes ownership of all work performed and communicated.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Performs work with little or no supervision; works independently.
• Organizes resources, performs tasks, and coordinates with other functions to most effectively and efficiently perform work responsibilities and accomplish objectives on a timely basis.
• Manages assignments and responsibilities without becoming overwhelmed.
• Strives to increase productivity.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, using intuition and experience to complement data.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner, in order to solicit business, meet client needs and resolve complaints.
• Ability to move throughout the hotel to conduct site inspections.
• Ability to listen, speak and write to ascertain and respond to client needs.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual who has a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to drive business in new and existing markets
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to identify and recruit top sales talent
• Mentor employees to help them achieve individual & team objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in hotel sales
• 3+ years’ of sales experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Embassy Suites

The Director of Sales & Marketing for Doubletree Albuquerque will oversee a 294 room, 8,100sq. ft. meeting space.

Job Overview:

The development and solicitation of business from all markets to ensure the necessary advance bookings needed for a successful and profitable operation for the hotel.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Direct the solicitation efforts of room sales through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, date and space commitments for group room sales within the hotel.

• Administer the staffing, training and performance reviews for the Sales Department. Ensure training programs are conducted regularly and Lane’s standards of performance are met. Give guidance and counsel staff toward improvement.
• Compiles and/or directs the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department to include, but not limited to the annual and monthly Forecast, Marketing Budget, Lead Management System, Booking Report and Sales Meeting minutes.
• Coordinate ongoing research of the travel industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategies. Make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from various markets.
• Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations for prospective clients. Internally promote hotel’s programs. Meet with and entertain clients, some of which may require travel.
• Initiate preparation of computerized annual Marketing Plan and execute plans as outlined, critically examining and adjusting as deemed necessary by current market conditions.
• Organize and/or attend scheduled Sales Department and related meetings.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

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.

• Knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and economic factors.
• Extensive skill in development and delivery of sales presentations.
• Ability to access, understand and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the hotel property and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise staff.

· Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.

Other Expectations:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Employees who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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 supervisor based upon the requirements of the hotel.

· Conduct an average of one to two property site inspections per day with potential customers. This entails walking approximately one-half mile for each property tour over various surfaces and an oral presentation.

· Travel to industry-related tradeshows. Reach up to approximately eight feet in order to setup and dismantling of booth displays and carrying a minimum of 25 pounds for transporting of collateral material is required.

· Participate in key organizations as recommended by management and Corporate Director of Sales.

· Inputting and retrieving information from computer system for file maintenance, correspondence and preparation of forecasts and marketing budget.

· Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear language. Operate a facsimile machine and photocopier as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

College degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years sales experience and 1 year of supervisory experience required. Prior hotel or hospitality experience preferred.

Other:

Additional language ability preferred. Some travel may be required.

DoubleTree by Hilton

We are searching for a dynamic Sales Director for the Element by Westin, a Marriott hotel, in Santa Clara, CA. Element fosters a sense of well-being through a nature shaped environment. Reflecting the smart design of urban residences, the open flowing layouts of our 175 guest rooms and suites maximize space with an emphasis on functionality. The hotel also features a health-conscious breakfast, an upscale lobby bar- Bar Sereno, 3 flexible meeting rooms, an on-site fitness center and an outdoor heated saline pool.

The Director of Sales has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for the hotel. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including but not limited to direct sales follow-up sales administration hiring of staff training managing and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget forecast advertising marketing and business plans for no more than one Select Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
• Develop recommend implement and manage the division’s annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics related.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis.
• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave Aimbridge Digital or Branded field marketing).
• Travel on a weekly basis as required.
• Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management.

Evolution Hospitality

Come Join Our Team!

Currently, we are looking for a top-performing Hotel Sales Manager.

Do you love meeting people, taking on new challenges, and seeing your hard work pay off? We’re searching for a driven, motivating Sales Manager to help our team achieve our sales goals. You’ll be responsible for setting our sales strategy and targets, cultivating our sales staff, evaluating their progress, and ensuring we hit our sales goals. Job seekers should be leaders, innovators, hard workers, and team players. Hotel leadership in sales/operations experience is preferred.

What is in it for YOU?

All Associates:

• ON-DEMAND PAY (NO FEES!) Access your pay as you’ve earned it! No cost to you!
• Vacation/ Personal days & Holiday pay
• Access Perks
• Discounts on Travel, Hotels, Food, Entertainment, Shopping, and more!
• Brand Travel Discounts for Travel and Food & Beverage
• Online Training Courses
• Referral Program and Bonus
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate of the Month/Associate of the Year/Service Awards

Full-Time Associates:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free Basic Life & Basic Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Products for Self, Spouse, and Dependents
• Day Care Flex Spending account
• Flexible Health Care Spending Account
• Wellness Program- For those who have Medical on our Anthem plan
• 401K with a Company match!
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Some Key Areas of Responsibility include:

• Set our sales strategies and sales objectives to achieve our sales goals
• Manage our sales team by creating a sales plan for each sales representative, setting individual sales targets, assigning sales territories, and overseeing ongoing training programs to set the team up for success
• Evaluate the team’s sales performance and offer advice on continuous improvement
• Cultivate long-lasting customer relationships to meet customer needs, and mitigate any complaints to ensure continued business
• Present sales reports to the team that accurately represent sales efforts, including sales progress and volume, to more accurately forecast future goals
• Identify new sales opportunities, emerging markets, and lead-generation programs to keep us growing

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in sales management as a hotel sales executive or in a leadership role in the sales department
• Proven track record of sales success
• Excellent leadership skills, analytical skills, and communication skills
• Applicants must be able to work weekends & holidays.

As a Company, we believe the true success of our operation rests with the associates who bring life to the brick-and-mortar. A great hotel or club is created by great people who perform their job to the best of their ability and are always friendly and helpful to the guest. Our associates’ attitude is the mark that sets us apart from other management companies. As the property becomes known for its quality of service and the attitude of its associates, the opportunity for growth and security on the personal level is enhanced. A quality operation begets quality people, and this combination, in turn, yields satisfied guests.

With our commitment to an inclusive workplace, Commonwealth Hotels is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate our associates’ unique differences because that drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

EOE/Drug-Free Workplace.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Plainfield

About FarmWise:

At FarmWise, we harness the power of AI to find solutions to combat food production challenges, and help growers thrive in this new farming era. We work hand in hand with growers to understand their constraints, address their priorities, and build products that are changing their lives for good.

We’re a diverse team of analytical problem-solvers who are deeply motivated by challenges. We value open communication and a dedication to self-improvement. If you are interested in working on technology that will have a big impact on agriculture. Join us!

About the Role:

• You will have the opportunity to manage top tier accounts and create revenue for a leading Ag tech company. On top of a highly competitive salary, you will have the opportunity to earn performance bonuses.
• You will be directly responsible for developing demand for and driving sales for FarmWise products with our current customer base, and for creating new relationships and opportunities for FarmWise products.
• Open new territories as FarmWise expands into new geographies.

About the Work:

• Manage sales territory/activities and call on existing or prospective customers with focus on specific product growth.
• Create sales plan with focus on specific targets at customer level and tactical activities (time scaled) to drive results.
• Forecast sales on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for geography and create regional sales quotas and plans, in alignment with broader sales plans and business objectives laid out by the company.
• Report on regional sales results and against established metrics.
• Provide market analysis and recommendations and compile competitive information.
• Demonstrate products and point out sellable features.
• Develop localized sales tools and marketing programs.
• Develop sales presentations, specification documentation, and various marketing or sales materials for the promotion, training or education of FarmWise products.
• Provide product education to all customer groups, ensuring the complete understanding of FarmWise product features, advantages, benefits, and pricing.
• Promote products at trade shows and conferences.
• Create a target list of Key End Users for development efforts.
• Compile customer profile documentation for each targeted end user.
• Build relationships with key end users at multiple levels within their organizations, with focus on decision makers that impact FarmWise’s results.
• Educate key end users on product capabilities.
• Identify growth opportunities with target end users and create/implement sales growth plan – document plan.
• Participate in market/crop development efforts
• Integrate FarmWise team into customer growth plans.
• Operate within travel and entertainment expense budget.
• Maintain security of company confidential information.
• Give strong commitment to annual personal development.

About You:

• 5+ years of sales or sales management experience within the Farming or Agtech space, and ideally with some large/capital equipment sales experience
• Proven strong background of direct selling to customers and managing dealer and or distributor relationships.
• Self-motivated, team spirited, results oriented with a strategic thinking mindset
• Key industry contacts and or relationships within assigned region and industry markets. Strong written, negotiation, and oral communication capabilities, including major presentations to high level internal and or external contacts.
• Strong sales discipline and negotiation capabilities, strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Key industry contacts and or relationships within assigned region and industry markets.
• Capable of managing a large territory and knowledgeable of the assigned region.
• Strong project management skills.

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary & equity
• Flexible PTO & 9 company-wide holidays
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks

The total cash compensation potential for this position is $180K – $230K. FarmWise takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location in the U.S. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

FarmWise

Shaw Contract is a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the world’s most creative and innovative environments. Our vast, sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education, and multi-family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work, learn, live, play, and heal.

Institutional specialist (education, government & healthcare) with a heavy focus on the healthcare segment. Specific responsibilities include daily sales calls to existing customers and new prospects. Must be proficient in calling on architects, designers, dealers, end users and other related customers. New end use business development skills are preferred. Additionally, he or she must continually prospect for viable new accounts while developing a key awareness of what is happening in the San Francisco market.

Responsibilities:

• Characteristics to include honesty, integrity, hard work, enthusiasm, and motivation.
• Work with architects, designers, flooring contractors, end users, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria, budget, and time frame.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity, product selection, specification, order placement, order tracking, delivery coordination, installation oversight, punch walk/ claim coordination (if necessary), and communication of maintenance program.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge, CoStar, networking groups
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners, or special events.

Contract Specialist must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other people, both orally and in written form. Contract Specialist must give presentations to architects, designers, and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Shaw Contract Group can benefit them on their projects.

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Change

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma/GED and at least 3-5 years previous industry sales experience required.

Preferred:

• Candidate already living within or familiar with the San Francisco market.
• Proven Local design community and organizational involvement.
• Commercial flooring experience preferred; commercial interiors also preferred.

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Shaw Contract is based out of Cartersville, Georgia in our new highly sustainable, world-class Create Centre facility. This is the home for our product development and commercial marketing teams. We are committed to hiring the best talent. We hire humble, collaborative, and ambitious people and give them endless opportunities to grow and succeed. Shaw Contract is the commercial design brand for Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer that supplies carpet, hardwood, laminate, resilient, tile & stone flooring products, and synthetic turf to residential and commercial markets globally. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, and with manufacturing in the United States, Scotland, Mexico and China, Shaw is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $4.5 billion in annual sales and 23,000 associates worldwide.

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Please note this is not an official application and you will need to apply here: https://shawinc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/San-Francisco-California/Shaw-Contract-Account-Manager–San-Francisco–CA_R-113261

Shaw Contract

Shaw Contract is a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the world’s most creative and innovative environments. Our vast, sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education, and multi-family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work, learn, live, play, and heal.

Specific responsibilities include daily sales calls to existing customers and new prospects. Must be proficient in calling on architects, designers, dealers, end users and other related customers. New end use business development skills are preferred. Additionally, he or she must continually prospect for viable new accounts while developing a key awareness of what is happening in the Western MA market.

Responsibilities:

• Characteristics to include honesty, integrity, hard work, enthusiasm, and motivation.
• Work with architects, designers, flooring contractors, end users, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria, budget, and time frame.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity, product selection, specification, order placement, order tracking, delivery coordination, installation oversight, punch walk/ claim coordination (if necessary), and communication of maintenance program.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge, CoStar, and networking groups.
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners, or special events.

​

Contract Specialist must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other people, both orally and in written form. Contract Specialist must give presentations to architects, designers, and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Shaw Contract Group can benefit them on their projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years previous industry sales experience required.

Preferred:

• Candidate already living within or familiar with the Western MA market.
• Proven Local design community and organizational involvement.
• Commercial flooring experience preferred; commercial interiors also preferred.

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Change

​

Shaw Contract is based out of Cartersville, Georgia in our new highly sustainable, world-class Create Centre facility. This is the home for our product development and commercial marketing teams. We are committed to hiring the best talent. We hire humble, collaborative, and ambitious people and give them endless opportunities to grow and succeed. Shaw Contract is the commercial design brand for Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer that supplies carpet, hardwood, laminate, resilient, tile & stone flooring products, and synthetic turf to residential and commercial markets globally. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, and with manufacturing in the United States, Scotland, Mexico and China, Shaw is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $4.5 billion in annual sales and 23,000 associates worldwide.

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Please note this is not a formal application and you will need to apply for the position here: https://shawinc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Massachusetts/Shaw-Contract-Account-Manager—Western-MA_R-109434

Shaw Contract