Corporate Sales Manager
Property Name:
Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown
Job Title: 
Corporate Sales Manager
Location: 
Illinois-Chicago
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Chicago
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Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
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Yes
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Bonus Pay: 
Yes
Accommodation: 
No
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Delivery hospitality, creating value... every customer, every time is our guarantee not only to our external guests, but to our team members. At Davidson, we know that is the people who operate our hotels that make the difference between average and exceptional performance. Our goal is to recruit, hire, train, support and retain the best hotel team members in the industry. We seek motivated team members who have a passion for service, know how to have fun and desire to provide legendary service. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, and 401k retirement plan. When you join Davidson Hotel Company, you become family. Join us today!

Corporate Sales opportunity available now!

Enjoy "Suite Success" and join the team at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown! We have 368 newly renovated rooms and are currently seeking a dynamic, energetic and inspiring Sales Manager in our Corporate Market to join an exhilarating team. Our consideration is for an aggressive talented sales person that wants growth opportunities.

This beautiful hotel is in an ideal location for every market segment and is primed for a talented, experienced star in our Sales and Marketing department.

As a Corporate Group Sales Manager you are responsible for soliciting, negotiating and booking groups for the hotel to increase REVPAR and gain market share.  Key markets will be the Northeast, Midwest, and Illinois. Communication is the key to success here, both to our operations departments and to the group contacts.

In this position, you are eligible for a competitive salary, aggressive quarterly bonus incentive to include a great inter-company referral bonus plan, opportunity for growth and development and an exciting work environment.

Sales Managers will be responsible for the following:

  • Maintain professional relationships with clients (decision makers, meeting planners and third parties) in order to penetrate group business opportunities;
  • Successfully maintain a high impact group account base with commensurate booking goal;
  • Achieve aggressive weekly sales activity regimen and quota;
  • Sell total hotel (guestrooms, meeting space, F&B, facilities, and outlets);
  • Draft proposals. letters and contracts.
  • Prospect all potential avenues for group business while maintaining a team focused cross sell approach by uncovering catering and transient opportunities as well;
  • Work closely with Convention Services/Catering Sales/ Reservations to ensure all contractual agreements with the customer have been met;
  • Assist Director of Sales/Marketing with group forecasting, group segment strategy, weekly and monthly STR review, and leading other Sales Department initiatives as needed.
  • Knowledge of competitive market a plus.
  • Understanding/ knowledge of computers(Delphi experience a plus)
  • Exceptional Communication skills
  • Present a professional appearance and confidence.
  • Excellent time management skills.

 



Qualified candidates are asked to submit their application by following the directions below:

Applying is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Log on to: www.davidsonhotels.com

2. Click on CAREERS > CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES and choose Embassy Suites Chicago. Choose the position you'd like to apply for and click APPLY.

3. Fill out the online application, and click SUBMIT. You're done!

EOE / AA Drug Tested

Minimum of 2 years Corporate Sales experience preferred
Must be fluent in the English language
Ability to read and write the English language
Excellent communication and written skills
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of Delphi systems a plus
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