Sales Manager

Stonebridge Companies is a privately owned, innovative hotel management company headquartered near Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1991, Stonebridge Companies has developed over 60 hotels and operated more than 75 lodging properties. Currently, Stonebridge Companies operates over 40 hotels comprising approximately 6,000 guest rooms in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Virginia and Washington. The diverse portfolio includes select-service, extended stay, mid-scale and full-service hotels in primary and secondary markets.

We are currently recruiting a SMERF/ASSOCIATION Sales Manager for our 240 room full service Courtyard by Marriott Cherry Creek. The Sales Manager assists the Director of Sales with the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies for the hotel, including securing new accounts and maintaining existing accounts, to maximize the profitability of the hotel and maintain customer satisfaction.  This is a proactive sales position.  Candidates who have prior proactive sales experience will be considered.

The Sales Manager is friendly, outgoing, and sells hotel guest rooms, catering services, and meeting space through direct client contact to maximize total rooms revenues and profits. Establishes client base through direct outside and inside sales effort. Develops and maintains relationships with key clients in order to produce group and/or convention business. Negotiates guest room rates, meeting room rental, function space, and hotel services within approved booking guidelines. Confirms in writing to the client all requirements via sales contract. Conducts tours of the hotel and meeting space and entertains qualified potential clients. Responds quickly to guest requests and follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.

The Sales Manager is also responsible for maintaining sales files, SalesPro database, and developing weekly and monthly sales reports in accordance with the sales procedure standards. Will be instrumental in developing and implementing the yearly Sales and Marketing Plan and Quarterly Action Plans.

A minimum of two to three years hotel sales experience is required. Prior group sales experience required. Proactive sales experience is required.  The ideal candidate must possess a positive attitude, strong prospecting skills, and fluent communication skills that include the ability to write, organize, perform cold calls and deliver supreme guest service satisfaction. The ability to close business is a must. The Sales Manager is a team player that epitomizes professionalism and communicates effectively with all hotel departments.

Stonebridge Companies offers a competitive benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance, 401k -with a discretionary match of 50% of the first 3% of deferral, and Discounted Hotel Rooms.

Stonebridge Companies is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace, perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background screenings for certain positions.