National Associations/Corporate Sales Manager

National Associations/Corporate Sales Manager Hilton Savannah DeSoto

Expected to prospect for and solicit new business in the assigned market; as well as build strong relationships with our existing accounts, with a goal of achieving budgeted revenues.

· Prospect for National Association/Corporate business through various efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, referrals, networking, etc...) to maximize revenue to meet/exceed goals. · Notify/coordinate customer specifications with other departments and quickly, efficiently respond to customer issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects. · Develop a marketing strategy by analyzing historical, current and future hotel/market trends and creating selling strategies to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet/exceed sales goals. · Increase our market share through relationship building, trade shows and community/professional organizations. · Develop and continually enhance relationships with key accounts to maintain and increase our market share. · Maintain accurate, legible records and files. For you to be the ideal candidate, you should have the following:

· Exceptional communications skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and hotel guests. · Knowledge of sales/hospitality principles and practices. · Ability to investigate and analyze current activities or information in the sales/marketing field and make logical conclusions and recommendations. · Ability to demonstrate outstanding leadership skills as well as impeccable associate and customer relations. · Ability to make decisions based on established policies and procedures. · At least 2 full years of Full-Service Hotel Sales experience is required. · A 4 year college degree or equivalent education/experience preferred. · Possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel and Delphi. · Position requires a seasoned Hotel Sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding sales goals

KIM CHAMBLESS I Director – Sales & Marketing HILTON SAVANNAH DESOTO 15 East Liberty Street I Savannah GA 31401 I USA [email protected] 912 443 2002