Sales Manager | Newark Comfort Inn & Suites

Hotel Sales Manager

Get a great night's rest in the newest hotel at Newark Liberty International Airport. Conveniently located outside of Downtown Newark with picturesque views of the New York City skyline and Newark Liberty Airport. Guests will enjoy friendly service, a variety of comfortable perks and modern amenities. Rooms and suites feature a whole new look and feel-plush bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi, a work desk, k-cup coffee maker, 55-inch Smart LCD TV's, microwave, and refrigerator. Start your day in your cozy bed with a complimentary Hearty and Healthy breakfast. Our new hotel will feature The Gateway on the 9th restaurant and lounge featuring cuisines and great views of the area. In town flying in for business, we offer an on-site multi-purpose flexible meeting space that seamlessly converts to serve a variety of uses.

Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management.

The Sales Manager will be responsible for strategically soliciting and developing new accounts and successfully promoting the property. The Sales Manager is responsible for generating top line revenue and the management of all aspects of the Sales Department.

Responsibilities :

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.
• Focus on achievement of hotel financial goals / budget targets.
• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Sales department.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel / departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Sales team is informed as well.
• Be knowledgeable and understanding of current customers and accounts, particularly those corporations, agencies, associations, tour operations, sports teams, and other groups or organizations who purchase hotel services.
• Determine and implement what additional business or market segments the hotel should pursue.
• Establish special packages or programs to boost occupancy during slow periods, and creating advertising through newspaper, direct mail, billboards, etc. in support of these programs.
• Attend trade shows, chamber of commerce or civic events, and other local organizations in support of hotel sales.
• Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, and staff.
• Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
• Maintains Sales Department's annual budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

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