Business Transient Sales Manager

Description

For seekers of the timeless and worldly, the provocatively spirited, the cultured, and the hidden gem traveler, Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, A MICHELIN Key Hotel, offers an iconic experience set against a sexy & seductive backdrop, designed to evoke a cultured escape through guest programing and effortless service. Mayfair House Hotel & Garden is a place where everything is refreshingly current yet timeless. It is rooted in its artist narrative and anchored by its signature eccentric design. Join this industry changing and forward-thinking team as our Business Transient Sales Manager to create high touch, unpretentious, personable, accommodating, effortless and discreet service, ultimate with the highest level of diligence in in making the Mayfair House service come to life.

Are you a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for hospitality? Join our team as a Business Transient Sales Manager and be the driving force behind our corporate sales strategy. You will play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining business travelers, ensuring they experience the unique charm and sophistication of Mayfair House Hotel & Garden.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and Implement Sales Strategies: Craft and execute innovative sales plans to attract business transient guests, maximizing revenue and occupancy.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with corporate clients, travel managers, and key decision-makers.
• Market Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
• Sales Presentations: Conduct engaging presentations and site visits to showcase our exceptional facilities and services.
• Contract Negotiations: Negotiate contracts and agreements with corporate clients, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and operations teams to create seamless guest experiences and promotional campaigns.
• Reporting: Monitor and report on sales performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in hotel sales, preferably within the business transient segment.
• Strong network of corporate contacts and travel managers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

In addition to a great work environment, our talented team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation
• Sales bonus program
• Professional development and growth
• Paid time off for personal, vacation, and holiday
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Room discounts at all Crescent Hotels & Resorts hotel locations
• Parking at a discounted rate
• Daily Employee Meals
• And much more!

At Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, we believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and our team members. We offer a vibrant work environment, opportunities for growth, and a chance to be part of a brand that values creativity, innovation, and excellence.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of foods and beverage items. Ability to prepare signage for catering functions. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 20 lbs. on an occasional basis. Ability to create special themes and menus. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)