Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Sales Manager is responsible for driving group, corporate, and social event business to The Brookmere Hotel. This role requires proactive sales strategies, effective relationship building, and collaboration with the General Manager and Director of Sales to achieve revenue goals and ensure guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to secure group blocks, meetings, weddings, and social events.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calls, site tours, and networking events.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, event planners, and industry professionals.

• Respond to all leads in a timely and professional manner; prepare detailed proposals and contracts.

• Conduct property tours and presentations to potential clients and organizations.

• Maintain accurate records of all prospecting activities, client interactions, and booked business.

• Work closely with the F&B and Events teams to ensure seamless communication and flawless execution of events.

• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports for the General Manager and DOS, including booking pace and revenue forecasts.

• Represent the hotel at local tourism and chamber events as needed.

• Participate in weekly revenue and marketing strategy meetings.

• Support digital marketing efforts by collaborating on promotional packages, seasonal campaigns, and partnership opportunities.

• Consistently deliver the Hay Creek Hotels service promise and uphold our brand values and standards.

Experience and Skills:

Experience Requirements

7+ years in Marketing preferably in hotel setting

3+ years in leadership positions with sales

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Hotel Specific Essential Functions:
* Ability to remain standing for 2 hours at a time.
* Ability to remain in a stationary position for 8 hours.
* Ability to occasionally move and lift up to 30 lbs.
* Ability to walk the property and grounds on occasion.
* Ability to move up and down stairs regularly.
* Ability to bend frequently and repetitively during a shift.
* Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity.

* Ability to visually survey detail, often viewing a computer screen for an entire shift.
* Ability to confidently understand and troubleshoot web systems, graphic programming, and IT.
* Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.
* Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information effectively.
* Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.

Technology and Equipment:
* CMS Applications (i.e. - Wordpress, and Umbuntu)
* Third party email systems (Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
* PPC/DRM and Google Adwords
* Google Analytics
* Social Media for Business - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google +
* Online Business Listing Optimization
* SEO and SEM experience
* Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel programs.
* Multi-line Phone System, Conference Meeting Technology
* Computer, Printer, Fax, Copier, Scanner
* Graphic Arts/Optimizing Photos for Web

Working Environment:
* Office environment within Hotel of approximately 88 guest rooms.
* Work will primarily take place in an office environment.
* Group and solo work.
* Practice and observe all safety procedures.
* Interior of hotel, in all areas with exposure to extreme temperatures.
* Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
* Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.