Scope of Position:
The Area Sales Manager is responsible for effectively soliciting and becoming familiar with all accounts in his/her market segments. He/she is also responsible for prospecting and closing on assigned accounts/territory to positively impact hotels revenues.
Position Responsibilities and Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma or GED certification/or equivalent work experience.
- Specialty or brand Certification preferred.
- Alcohol Awareness certification required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Sales related computer programs required.
- Strong financial knowledge required.
- Valid driver’s license from the appropriate state and MVR in good standing.
Physical Requirements:
- Long hours sometimes required, including nights and weekends.
- Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to move quickly about the property to various departments.
Required Competencies:
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly, both oral and written.
- Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of a particular need.
- Must be able to prioritize departmental functions to meet due dates and deadlines.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.