Chesapeake Hospitality is a dynamic company that offers a wide array of opportunities for personal growth and advancement. We have an established reputation of valuing our fellow associates and fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Our philosophy and values are based on creating a results-oriented workplace culture that is diverse, family-oriented and supportive. Chesapeake Hospitality team members have tremendous opportunities for cross-property/brand training, transfers and career advancement.

Chesapeake Hospitality is proud to offer a comprehensive program of benefits designed to serve the diverse needs of our unique workforce. We are committed to continually enhancing and expanding our offerings.

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the growing, award-winning Chesapeake Hospitality team.

We are currently seeking a customer service oriented Sales Manager to join our team at the Crowne Plaza Oklahoma City. A very competitive salary is available for the right candidate. 

Primary Responsibility
The ideal candidate must be a seasoned sales professional with 1-3 years experience as a Sales Manager and a proven track record in sales. Must lead by example by consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals. A thorough understanding of the sales process, contract negotiations, preparing a customized solution to a client's needs and basic understanding of yield management. Must have strong sense of urgency, good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure are a must. The candidate must be flexible and able to handle multiple and changing priorities. Great computer skills and the ability to prepare reports, excel spreadsheets, and assist the Director of Sales and Marketing as needed.

Essential Job Functions
* Excellent consultative skill with high degree of diplomacy.                                                                                                        * Must display strong written and oral communication skills.
* Strong motivator with proven people management skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to execute strategic direction for the company and influence others in the support of that strategy.
* Ability to direct multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to develop presentations with targeted messages. Comfortable making presentation in various settings to include key decision makers.

Planning and Organizing:
* Contributes to the strategy and planning activities of the sales function through maximizing, managing sales resources, and direct sales efforts.
* Account Management - Adheres to Chesapeake Hospitality's best practices to ensure customer account objectives are defined and appropriate sales activities are completed.
* Assists the sales associates in developing account development plans, detailing objectives, timescales and sales methods to support the defined account strategies.
* Develops customer accounts to increase market / customer share - all revenue streams - locally, nationally, globally.

High school graduate, some college preferred.

* A minimum of 1-2 years in a sales leadership role
* Ability to prioritize and follow-through on action plans
* Present a professional appearance and confidence
* Develops positive working relationships at all levels.
* Plans, organizes and uses a systematic approach to get things done.
* Accepts personal responsibility to makes things happen.
* Has drive and determination to succeed.
* Influencing Skills
* Expresses confidence in own ideas and networks with others.
* Continues to be productive in changing circumstances.