Description
Oversee and implement all Sales activities for the Corporate Market segment, including developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts and implementation of sales strategies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sell hotel room nights and meeting space through direct client contact; maintain a high level of visibility for the hotel in major market areas through direct sales solicitation; telephone contacts and written communication.
- Achieve personal and team sales goals as assigned.
- Implement hotel-level tactical sales plans as assigned to achieve greater profitability by increasing average rates, increasing overall occupancy, increasing business volume during off-peak periods, and enhancing the image of the hotel in the local community.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups and companies, and attend out-of-town conventions and trade shows, to promote new business and increase sales for the hotel.
- Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts for assigned area of responsibility.
- Actively participate in forecasting and goal setting. Participate in the annual budget process, and development of sales and marketing plans.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel departments. Review the daily business levels, anticipate critical situations, and plan effective solutions in conjunction with department heads to best expedite these situations.
- Interact with outside contacts:
- Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
- Airlines, wholesalers, corporate accounts, travel agencies, ad agencies within local, domestic and international markets – to ensure repeat business, follow up on events, and generate new business
- Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups, local media)
- May coordinate business group activities at the hotel and work closely with other departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May serve as “manager on duty” as required.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
This job is an experienced sales professional typically in a full-service, boutique or branded hotel with competition from local comp set and focuses on key market sectors and top accounts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Available:
Immediately
Bonus Plan:
Yes
Work Permit Needed:
Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
Accommodation:
No
Management Position:
Yes
Entry Level Position:
No
Industry Categories:
Hotel/Resort
Position Categories:
Sales
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred, and 2 years total experience working with the corporate market segment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.
This job requires the ability to perform the following:
- Computer skills required; Sales tracking software (SalesPro) strongly preferred;
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; speaking and listing skills required; strong ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand, and the Company.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training
- Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
- Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
- Ability to travel to attend workshops, trade shows, conventions, etc.
- May require a valid Driver’s License.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Pleasant demeanor, team player, collaborative personality
- Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
- Handling objects
About Us
WELCOME TO KINZIE HOTEL
Your Unique Boutique Experience
Experience the adventurous spirit of Chicago when you stay at River North's boutique, contemporary, and inviting Kinzie Hotel. Whether you're here on business, embarking upon a romantic urban getaway, or sightseeing with the family, Kinzie Hotel's unbeatable downtown location, Chicago-inspired design, and locally-sourced amenities deliver the ultimate experience.
EXPLORE OUR BOUTIQUE RIVER NORTH HOTEL
Hip, Unique, and Carefully Curated
At Kinzie Hotel, we get it. That's why we take the time to deliver an inspired, truly unique, and decidedly Chicago travel experience. Located in the epicenter of the city's vibrant River North neighborhood, Kinzie Hotel personifies Chicago’s friendly, relaxed aura – with a touch of distinctly modern flair. From the original artwork that greets you in our hotel lobby to our helpful and intelligent staff to our effortlessly upscale guest rooms, our boutique Chicago hotel provides the thoughtfully-curated amenities you expect and deserve from River North's premier boutique hotel. Explore everything we have to offer, take a look at our comfortable, contemporary guest rooms, and see what makes Kinzie Hotel Chicago's destination for boutique accommodations.
Chicago starts here.
Job Info
Chicago, IL
Kinzie Hotel Chicago
Posted on:
Position Available: Immediately
Work Permit: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the location of this job will not be considered.
Management Position: Yes
Email: rsiwecki@kinziehotel.com
Description
Oversee and implement all Sales activities for the Corporate Market segment, including developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts and implementation of sales strategies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sell hotel room nights and meeting space through direct client contact; maintain a high level of visibility for the hotel in major market areas through direct sales solicitation; telephone contacts and written communication.
- Achieve personal and team sales goals as assigned.
- Implement hotel-level tactical sales plans as assigned to achieve greater profitability by increasing average rates, increasing overall occupancy, increasing business volume during off-peak periods, and enhancing the image of the hotel in the local community.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups and companies, and attend out-of-town conventions and trade shows, to promote new business and increase sales for the hotel.
- Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts for assigned area of responsibility.
- Actively participate in forecasting and goal setting. Participate in the annual budget process, and development of sales and marketing plans.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel departments. Review the daily business levels, anticipate critical situations, and plan effective solutions in conjunction with department heads to best expedite these situations.
- Interact with outside contacts:
- Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
- Airlines, wholesalers, corporate accounts, travel agencies, ad agencies within local, domestic and international markets – to ensure repeat business, follow up on events, and generate new business
- Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups, local media)
- May coordinate business group activities at the hotel and work closely with other departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May serve as “manager on duty” as required.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
This job is an experienced sales professional typically in a full-service, boutique or branded hotel with competition from local comp set and focuses on key market sectors and top accounts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Available:
Immediately
Bonus Plan:
Yes
Work Permit Needed:
Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
Accommodation:
No
Management Position:
Yes
Entry Level Position:
No
Industry Categories:
Hotel/Resort
Position Categories:
Sales
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred, and 2 years total experience working with the corporate market segment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.
This job requires the ability to perform the following:
- Computer skills required; Sales tracking software (SalesPro) strongly preferred;
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; speaking and listing skills required; strong ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand, and the Company.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training
- Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
- Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
- Ability to travel to attend workshops, trade shows, conventions, etc.
- May require a valid Driver’s License.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Pleasant demeanor, team player, collaborative personality
- Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
- Handling objects
WELCOME TO KINZIE HOTEL
Your Unique Boutique Experience
Experience the adventurous spirit of Chicago when you stay at River North's boutique, contemporary, and inviting Kinzie Hotel. Whether you're here on business, embarking upon a romantic urban getaway, or sightseeing with the family, Kinzie Hotel's unbeatable downtown location, Chicago-inspired design, and locally-sourced amenities deliver the ultimate experience.
EXPLORE OUR BOUTIQUE RIVER NORTH HOTEL
Hip, Unique, and Carefully Curated
At Kinzie Hotel, we get it. That's why we take the time to deliver an inspired, truly unique, and decidedly Chicago travel experience. Located in the epicenter of the city's vibrant River North neighborhood, Kinzie Hotel personifies Chicago’s friendly, relaxed aura – with a touch of distinctly modern flair. From the original artwork that greets you in our hotel lobby to our helpful and intelligent staff to our effortlessly upscale guest rooms, our boutique Chicago hotel provides the thoughtfully-curated amenities you expect and deserve from River North's premier boutique hotel. Explore everything we have to offer, take a look at our comfortable, contemporary guest rooms, and see what makes Kinzie Hotel Chicago's destination for boutique accommodations.
Chicago starts here.
