Company:Loews Hotels Property:Loews Annapolis Hotel Location:Maryland-Baltimore Management Position: Yes

Entry-level Position: No Industry Categories:Hotel/Resort Position Categories:Sales Job Availability: Immediately

Position: National Sales Manager

Position Summary:

 

The National Sales Manager position requires a minimum of three to five years of sales experience in the corporate market and is responsible for developing and maintaining a national account base for the Hotel. The person must be skilled in maintaining these accounts through sales action plans, specific documentation in Delphi and clear and concise correspondence.

The major responsibility is developing and maintaining a national and regional account base of corporations, which can produce revenue beneficial to the hotel's needs. This includes timely follow up on all assigned sales leads, cold calling to generate leads and implementation of a sales action plan for the development of the designated market segments that includes (but is not limited to) telephone and direct mail solicitation, personal call program, related sales trips, trade show participation and entertainment.

This position does require evenings and weekends with regards to participation in networking functions, overnight training, and other duties or responsibilities as assigned. Some travel required. The position reports directly to the Hotel Director of Sales and Marketing.

The ideal candidate will receive a competitive salary plus participation in a sales bonus plan, which will be outlined at the time of hire. Additionally, all full time team members of Loews Annapolis Hotel are eligible to participate in our generous and competitive benefit program which includes low cost health and dental benefits the 91st day of employment, free vision benefits, low cost short and long term disability, free parking, free employee meals, discounted dry cleaning for business attire, tuition reimbursement, 401k with match after one year, paid sick and two weeks of paid vacation after one year.

 

Required Skills and Experience:

 The position requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years of hotel sales management experience, handling the corporate market, for an upper upscale hotel brand. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Sales Manager in a similar size hotel of similar quality, and will also have an understanding of the local market and surrounding areas. He or she must have a proven record of excellence through meeting or exceeding annual goals, as well as a history of going above and beyond with customer service.

Additionally the candidate will also have strong communication skills and be able to properly represent the hotel by meeting the standards for timely follow up with customers, prospects, lead referrals as well as internal team members. Excellent organizational skills are necessary to be successful in this position, as well as detail orientation.

Polished and professional presentation skills are required - candidate must be able to represent Loews in a professional manner at trade shows, networking events and through excellent written and verbal communication and etiquette. Additionally, a thorough understanding and knowledge of hotel operations is also necessary, as is the ability to work a flexible work schedule.

Computer skills: Word, Excel, Delphi, Opera preferred.

Loews Annapolis Hotel is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

M/F/D/V

Drug Free

 

 

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Contact Name:Jennifer Powell Title: Human Resources Director Email:   Phone: 410-263-7777 Mailing Address:126 West Street Job Line 410-295-FAST Annapolis, MD, US 21401 Fax:

Pay Range: Bonus: Yes Other Benefits: see description Local Hire Only: No Work Permit: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered. Accommodation: No

About Loews Hotels:

Loews Hotels is a vibrant collection of one-of-a-kind hotels with distinct personalities. Each hotel and resort offers high-quality accommodations, impressive surroundings, personalized service, and thoughtful amenities for a luxurious guest experience. As a company we care about our guests, our community and our team members.

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels manages properties in most major markets in the U.S. and Canada. Each property goes beyond Four Diamond standards to provide guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local travel experience at a great value. Loews Hotels boast prime locations in the cities of New York, Washington DC, Denver, Los Angeles, Nashville, Philadelphia, Annapolis, Montreal, and Quebec City, as well as world-renowned vacation destinations such as Miami's South Beach, Universal Orlando, New Orleans, Tucson, St. Pete Beach, and California's Coronado Island. Loews has established some of the industry's most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road.

At Loews Hotels, our team members' commitment to our guests and dedication to our communities is cherished. We seek genuine individuals who are able to engage and delight our guests by providing Four Diamond AND MORE service. We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members, so they may grow and develop as individuals. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential as professionals. At Loews Hotels, we seek to create a dynamic culture that makes work interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.

As part of our commitment to our team members, Loews Hotels is proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit plans tailored to each marketplace. These include:

• Pay that meets or exceeds area standards
• Retirement (401-K) and incentive plans
• Medical and dental coverage
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Team member assistance plans
• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement programs

Loews Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work culture, M/F/D/V