Group Sales Manager

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We are now recruiting for an experienced and passionate Group Sales Manager to join us in the heart of Dupont Circle.

We are looking for an energetic addition to our growing sales team in a Group Sales Manager role. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Sales Manager, preferably with a luxury property. Responsibilities include but are not limited to proactively seeking and securing new accounts, sending proposals and sales contracts, conducting rate negotiations, conducting familiarization trips and hotel site inspections. This position also requires a prioritization in achieving and exceeding monthly sales goals. In addition, they must have excellent communication skills, computer skills, and organizational skills with a particular attention to detail. This position is full-time only and requires a flexible schedule.

Specific job knowledge, skill and ability :

• Have a minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Sales Manager, preferably in a luxury property
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner, in order to solicit business, meet clients needs and resolve complaints.
• Ability to move throughout the hotel to conduct site inspections.
• Ability to listen, speak and write English to ascertain and respond to client needs.
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
• Follow directions thoroughly. Work with minimal supervision
• Understand guest service needs. Prioritize, organize and follow-up on all actions.
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest and client information and pertinent hotel data.
• Must be able to meet the responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills.
• Requires knowledge of advanced sales techniques
• Highly developed customer service skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Opera (PMS / Sales & Catering), Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook.

The Perks of working for The Dupont Circle Hotel :

The Dupont Circle, Washington

The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington DC is a luxury property located right on Dupont Circle in the nation's capital. Newly renovated the hotel has 327 chicly styled and luxuriously appointed guest rooms, with 12 bespoke penthouse suites located on the 9th floor of the hotel. Home to Pembroke Restaurant and Doyle Bar, the property also boasts almost 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.

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