SpringHill Suites Austin Parmer / Tech Ridge - Area Senior Sales Manager OEM

The Area Senior Sales Manager is responsible for attainment of assigned goals tied to the overall performance of the assigned collection of hotels. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts. The Senior Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales to achieve the hotel’s revenue and market share goals for two or more properties. The focus of sales may vary based on the respective property the associate is assigned to (i.e. Leisure, Business Travel, Group, SMERF). This role will also serve as a mentor / trainer for members of the Sales team. 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 :

• High School diploma or equivalent required with at least 2 years of previous Hotel Sales experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and / or corporate clients.
• Experience with professional selling skills desired : opening, probing, supporting, closing
• 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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following :

PROPERTY INFORMATION :

A top choice among hotels in north Austin, we’re located just off I-35 on Parmer Lane, 15 minutes from downtown Austin. As a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner, we show every guest what true Texan hospitality is. Our guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet every morning including classic American items and healthy favorites such as hearty oatmeal and fresh fruit. Designed for comfort, our suites have separate living areas with flat-screen TVs, microwaves and mini-fridges and 25% more space than average hotel rooms. Business travelers appreciate our hotel’s free property-wide WiFi and easy access to the nearby offices of Dell, Samsung, TCEQ and Yodle. Here for a weekend getaway? We’re just 10 minutes from the Domain and a quick drive from downtown Austin, 6th Street and Zilker Park.

Application deadline for Colorado positions :

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